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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Dean Toskes is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $69,127.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Dimick serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $69,126.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Yolanda L Lewis holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,111.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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David Olsen works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. David earned $69,108 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darryl Lewis works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). Darryl earned $69,095 in 2014.
00086 - Operations Officer II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gia Montgomery serves as a 00086 - Operations Officer II. They have served since 2015 (about 7 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $69,095.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jade George works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Jade earned $69,093 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rodney Ferebee Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $69,092.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Princess Logan is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $69,074.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Cordell serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $69,059.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Daniel Licharowicz holds the role of Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 31 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $69,056.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Shaney Gohl holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $69,051.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Fearchie Shuler serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 33 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $69,046.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Russell Watson holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 28 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $69,042.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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David Malamphy is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,998.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Elliott serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 1980, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,986.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Seneca Allison holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $68,976.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Heberle serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 5 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $68,974.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Hartman serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $68,962.
31314 - Operations Research Analyst/Fire Department
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Storm Robinson is a 31314 - Operations Research Analyst at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about a year). 2024 total compensation came to $68,956.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Lewis Jones is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 26 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,949.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Donald Straughn holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $68,945.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ronald Gunthrop holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $68,934.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tonya Walker holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $68,931.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sally Payton serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $68,928.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator/Fire Department
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Andrew Heckrotte works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 20 years. Andrew earned $68,927 in 2011.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Ronald Garrett is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,915.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Daniel Nott is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). 2012 total compensation came to $68,903.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Robert Colaianni holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $68,901.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Larry Gray Jr. holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $68,900.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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C Jackson holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $68,889.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Charles Smith holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $68,884.
HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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Sharalyn Jenson works as a HR Generalist II for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Sharalyn earned $68,882 in 2021.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Devrin Worsley serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $68,878.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Quincy Sheridan Sr works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 14 years). Quincy earned $68,854 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Anthony Cero works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. Anthony earned $68,852 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Larry Shindledecker is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,842.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Russell Schaeffer works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). Russell earned $68,824 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Calafiore Sr is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 19 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,798.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Reed works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Michael earned $68,749 in 2021.