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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Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Valerie Triplin serves as a Na. They have served since 1986 (about 37 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $56,258.
Radio Maintenance Technician II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Powell serves as a Radio Maintenance Technician II. They have served since 1975 (about 39 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $56,257.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Erinn Hamner works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. Erinn earned $56,237 in 2011.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Shamika Hope is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $56,230.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Joyce serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $56,211.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryant Jones works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Bryant earned $56,190 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Therman White is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 4 years. 2012 total compensation came to $56,138.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Dierra Pulley is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. 2024 total compensation came to $56,135.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antone Early serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,119.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Greely is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $56,117.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Kilgus serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $56,049.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Jacqueline Hirsch holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,037.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Malone serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $56,022.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Macey Riley holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $55,973.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Veronica Campbell is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $55,914.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Davis holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,906.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christian Slesser serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,896.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Fitzpatrick is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 20 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $55,884.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Leslie Howell is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. 2012 total compensation came to $55,839.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Scott Beckman is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 5 years). 2011 total compensation came to $55,785.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Antonio Wallace holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $55,778.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Justin Seaman serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 4 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $55,778.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Antonio A Alvez Iv works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Antonio earned $55,751 in 2025.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Loulinda House is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $55,733.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Marani serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $55,730.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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John Dewan is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. 2014 total compensation came to $55,728.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marvin Thrower serves as a Na. They have served since 1999 (about 23 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $55,723.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Jason Moore works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Jason earned $55,721 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Scott Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 11 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $55,684.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Monk is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $55,681.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Stromberg serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $55,673.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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James Vodarick holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 4 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $55,669.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kristian Short is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. 2014 total compensation came to $55,665.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Yannuzzi works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Joseph earned $55,663 in 2024.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Danielle Watts holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 5 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $55,659.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mitchell Reynolds holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $55,654.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Robb Soucy is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $55,647.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tamika Thomas serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $55,639.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Laura Brown works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 23 years). Laura earned $55,561 in 2014.
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Payroll for Ian Smith (Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $55,560 in 2021.