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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Eric Burroughs holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $55,048.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyler Jackson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $55,029.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Hash serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $55,016.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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David Dell is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. 2014 total compensation came to $55,004.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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James Dieter Jr is a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $54,971.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Lance Grannas is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $54,948.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Brittingham is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $54,946.
Na/Fire Department
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Tanya Williams is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 16 years). 2022 total compensation came to $54,946.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Drexler serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 7 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $54,923.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mark Fucci works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). Mark earned $54,910 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antonio Dileonardi serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $54,905.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Mizak holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $54,870.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Steven Stultz is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $54,822.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Hughes is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 21 years. 2011 total compensation came to $54,813.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Denise Davis is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). 2021 total compensation came to $54,763.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raylene Thibou is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $54,750.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Cecil Burton holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,733.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Rabine serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $54,676.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tiffany Simmons is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $54,660.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Cory Roberts works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Cory earned $54,646 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Donovan Atkins is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 8 years. 2011 total compensation came to $54,581.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jason Wright is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. 2011 total compensation came to $54,580.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Carl Cain holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 5 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $54,573.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Collins serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $54,567.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jonathan Martin works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Jonathan earned $54,548 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Johnathan Haug serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $54,530.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Samantha Jackson serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,522.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Keith Brooks holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $54,515.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Misty Hyde works as a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 6 years. Misty earned $54,504 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Coursey serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $54,494.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Wilt holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $54,484.
C Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Casey Smith serves as a C Emt-P. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $54,455.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Makada Sympton serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $54,452.
Radio Maintenance Technician II/Fire Department
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Wayne Brisbon works as a Radio Maintenance Technician II for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Wayne earned $54,435 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Derek Muhly is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 5 years). 2011 total compensation came to $54,387.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brenden Langford serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $54,357.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Michele Brown works as a EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Michele earned $54,342 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justden Gerhart works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Justden earned $54,340 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Taylor Iv is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $54,327.
Na/Fire Department
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Kelsey Sadler works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 16 years of service. Kelsey earned $54,314 in 2022.