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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Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Dietrich serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $57,454.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Atkinson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. Jonathan earned $57,446 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Robert Nagle Jr works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 21 years. Robert earned $57,445 in 2011.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Adam Polomski works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 5 years). Adam earned $57,443 in 2011.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Ruffin Downes holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $57,435.
Accounting Assistant III/Fire Department
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Darschell D Washington works as a Accounting Assistant III for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Darschell earned $57,404 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joshua Grosscup holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $57,401.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Courtney Duffin holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $57,387.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Merkel serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $57,380.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Ameer Peace holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 9 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $57,358.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Mayfield serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $57,343.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Hartsock Jr. works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. William earned $57,338 in 2012.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Christopher Kempisty holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $57,331.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Gibson Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 13 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $57,319.
N/A/Fire Department
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Charles Blanding works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 37 years of service. Charles earned $57,316 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Melvin Wilkes holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 22 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $57,291.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mark Woodruff holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1984, they have about 27 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $57,282.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Beegle Jr holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 29 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $57,282.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George Kasey serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1985 (about 26 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $57,282.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Nocar Iv serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2004 (about 7 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $57,282.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adrian Marquez serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $57,246.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Scott Barry is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $57,224.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Shana Haughton holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 7 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $57,224.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Scott Mcnutt is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $57,221.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Zachary Zacharka is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $57,145.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Kanaylah Jackson holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $57,141.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Drew Doiron is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). 2012 total compensation came to $57,135.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Cory Miller works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Cory earned $57,131 in 2012.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Jessica Wongus is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 8 years. 2023 total compensation came to $57,126.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Luft holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $57,113.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Samuel Mende works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. Samuel earned $57,105 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Larmore serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 4 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $57,092.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brooks Louden serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $57,083.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Devaughn Maddox is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $57,075.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Heather Hopkins is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). 2021 total compensation came to $57,063.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Nicolas Hernandez is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $57,000.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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La'Desha Felder holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $56,990.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Lindbeck holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $56,973.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Shane Horn holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $56,950.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Tinnaka Jackson holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 11 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $56,910.