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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41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Liqouri Stith holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,048.
Operations Assistant II/Fire Department
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Keesha N Brown is a Operations Assistant II at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $58,046.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Steele works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. Matthew earned $58,035 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Donovan serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $58,008.
Na/Fire Department
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Alexis Mack is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. 2023 total compensation came to $57,982.
Na/Fire Department
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Brian Britcher holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 35 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $57,981.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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William Demand works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about a year). William earned $57,971 in 2024.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Deon Fuller serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Their 2023 pay totaled $57,957.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Morris serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $57,957.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Greely is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 4 years. 2014 total compensation came to $57,951.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tyrone Brawner holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $57,951.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Danielle Watts is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $57,947.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dawntta Merchant serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $57,925.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Albrecht Iii is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $57,885.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Reginald Session Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $57,877.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Kyle Higley is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 7 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $57,877.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Connie White works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Connie earned $57,877 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Workman holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $57,873.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Neil Spinelli works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 8 years). Neil earned $57,833 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Brocato works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Anthony earned $57,833 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Akers serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $57,826.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Solecki holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $57,811.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darrius Pugh serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,808.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ronald Glime Jr works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Ronald earned $57,797 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Derrick Mcgee works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 10 years. Derrick earned $57,789 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ryan Heidel is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $57,763.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Vernon serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $57,738.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Timothy Smith holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their hire date on record is 2016-12-12. In 2011, their total compensation was $57,707.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jasmine Dacosta serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $57,697.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Jason Neisser works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Jason earned $57,697 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle Compton serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $57,654.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jennell Samuels serves as a Na. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,622.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Leone is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 4 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $57,615.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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David Ryan is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 4 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $57,608.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alesha Parker serves as a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter. Hired in 2017, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $57,569.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Dirusso holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $57,557.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Taylor serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $57,520.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Perry Johnson Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 11 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $57,496.
10217 - Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tiffany Gamble-Sanchez serves as a 10217 - Grant Services Specialist III. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. Their 2023 pay totaled $57,476.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Brandon Mcnair holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 12 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $57,457.