City of Baltimore / Fire Department
Agency file
The Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2025, this agency had 1,573 employees with median total compensation of $118,399; the highest distinct record was $377,136.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,573 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,399) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $186,882 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,573. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $100.7M — | 1,646 — | $61,793 — |
| 2012 | $113.7M ▲ 12.9% | 1,730 ▲ 5.1% | $65,478 ▲ 6.0% |
| 2014 | $121.1M ▲ 6.6% | 1,576 ▼ 8.9% | $74,326 ▲ 13.5% |
| 2021 | $167.9M ▲ 38.6% | 1,696 ▲ 7.6% | $95,967 ▲ 29.1% |
| 2022 | $167.1M ▼ 0.5% | 1,742 ▲ 2.7% | $95,115 ▼ 0.9% |
| 2023 | $175.5M ▲ 5.0% | 1,784 ▲ 2.4% | $98,904 ▲ 4.0% |
| 2024 | $188.2M ▲ 7.2% | 1,682 ▼ 5.7% | $111,077 ▲ 12.3% |
| 2025 | $191.2M ▲ 1.6% | 1,573 ▼ 6.5% | $118,399 ▲ 6.6% |
Record list
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33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Cheri Brunson works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 6 years. Cheri earned $58,470 in 2022.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Debra Toombs works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Debra earned $58,458 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Paul Gattens is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $58,456.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Nelson serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $58,456.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Meredith Brothers serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $58,455.
33683 - HR Assistant II/Fire Department
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Bethany Mcneal is a 33683 - HR Assistant II at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $58,431.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Arthur Rinehart holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,428.
Na/Fire Department
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Bernice Neill works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 24 years). Bernice earned $58,428 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Neil Spinelli holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $58,419.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward Owens Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $58,410.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eyvette Tyson serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 22 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $58,402.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Elizabeth Lightning works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 2 years. Elizabeth earned $58,397 in 2014.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Eric Gay works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Eric earned $58,372 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Van Dommelen Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $58,347.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Earl Boston Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 7 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $58,342.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Derek Muhly is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. 2012 total compensation came to $58,331.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Andrew Freiert is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 6 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $58,317.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Corrigan holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $58,302.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Donovan Atkins works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Donovan earned $58,298 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Collin Corcoran works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). Collin earned $58,279 in 2012.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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James Flanders is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 4 years. 2022 total compensation came to $58,277.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jonathan Wright serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $58,272.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Cheyenne Hammer is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $58,269.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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James Butler holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $58,265.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Keith Carr is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $58,239.
33233 - Secretary III/Fire Department
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Jo Julius holds the role of 33233 - Secretary III at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $58,215.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathan Sampson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 4 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $58,209.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Patrick Rodgers works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Patrick earned $58,207 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Cathey serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $58,196.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Hiram Smith holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $58,175.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Sheritha Mclean is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 4 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $58,162.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jesse Patterson works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Jesse earned $58,150 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brady Formica holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $58,134.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon Johns serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $58,113.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Charles Lazzelle holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $58,100.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Emmanuel Thompson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Emmanuel earned $58,096 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jermaine Footman holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $58,087.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bradley Murray serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $58,085.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Bishop serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,079.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Mark Pugliese is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. 2021 total compensation came to $58,053.