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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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Julius Jones is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. 2021 total compensation came to $56,894.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Cain serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $56,882.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Robin Kelly works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. Robin earned $56,830 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Elliott Jones works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 4 years. Elliott earned $56,815 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Mudra holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $56,803.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mark Becica holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $56,786.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Michael Jordan is a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $56,766.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mario Spiver serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $56,753.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Keviette Potts works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Keviette earned $56,747 in 2025.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Wayne Jones is a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $56,736.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Thompson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $56,730.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Stracke 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 $56,726.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Knight serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $56,718.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Dennis Dawson holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 7 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $56,711.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Dennis Merson Sr works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 26 years of service. Dennis earned $56,706 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alyas Holt serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $56,673.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Kristina Ackwood is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 6 years. 2022 total compensation came to $56,672.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Sean Smith is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). 2021 total compensation came to $56,644.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Strozykowski is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $56,617.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Larry Gray Jr. works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Larry earned $56,599 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Franklin Burgess serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $56,598.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Ronald Hann Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 11 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $56,589.
34133 - Accounting Assistant III/Fire Department
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Darschell Washington holds the role of 34133 - Accounting Assistant III at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,564.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Gregory Mccrimmon holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 6 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $56,544.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cody Lust serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,530.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Shamonique Gunthrop is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $56,515.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Chew works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Michael earned $56,510 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Palmer Jr. is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $56,499.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Dustin Werner holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 4 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $56,494.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matt Bowling holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $56,475.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Justin King serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $56,452.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Andrea Jacobs is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $56,449.
Line Maintenance Technician Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Pittinger serves as a Line Maintenance Technician Supervisor. They have served since 1980 (about 34 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $56,418.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Steven Sarro works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 19 years of service. Steven earned $56,369 in 2011.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Eric Mcdonald is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 12 years. 2011 total compensation came to $56,355.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Bullock is a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 6 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $56,324.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Tonnessen is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 4 years. 2012 total compensation came to $56,292.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Howard Mccauley holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $56,280.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Craig Tontrup serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 12 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $56,264.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ryan Olaguer is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 4 years. 2012 total compensation came to $56,263.