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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Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jemel Mann Brown serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $65,332.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Gene Holland is a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. 2012 total compensation came to $65,326.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Reginald Cole holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 20 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $65,320.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Hamilton Sr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Kevin earned $65,304 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jennifer Muth serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 10 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $65,298.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Pierce serves as a Marine Engineer Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 38 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $65,298.
Fire Prevention Inspector II/Fire Department
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Michael Gavin is a Fire Prevention Inspector II at Fire Department. They have served since 1979 (about 32 years). 2011 total compensation came to $65,298.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ivory Weathersbee holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 21 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $65,259.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Lori Underwood Garret holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 11 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $65,234.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Dierra D Pulley holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,214.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward Hall serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1993 (about 18 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $65,182.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeremy White 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 $65,177.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tane Finney serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $65,143.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Kelly Thomas is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. 2012 total compensation came to $65,130.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Craig Jennings works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. Craig earned $65,123 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Matthew Dietrich works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. Matthew earned $65,105 in 2014.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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James Middleton Iii holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $65,096.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Keith Freeman Sr holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 21 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $65,080.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Harold Snyder Jr is a Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). 2012 total compensation came to $65,077.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Corey Morrison serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,077.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Burkhart works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 4 years of service. Steven earned $65,062 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Albrecht Iii serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $65,055.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Stephen Glenn is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $65,050.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Reisinger is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). 2014 total compensation came to $65,036.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Weber is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. 2014 total compensation came to $65,036.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Larry Talley Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $65,036.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas W Riley serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,998.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey L Tribbitt serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,998.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Larry Kearns Ii works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. Larry earned $64,996 in 2012.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mackenzie Gump is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $64,996.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Bradley Bruns is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $64,992.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Goldstein works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Mark earned $64,987 in 2014.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Travis Moseley is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $64,985.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason Buynak is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 2 years). 2014 total compensation came to $64,982.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Matthew Morrison works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. Matthew earned $64,972 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Eric Dilutis is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $64,968.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Keturah Wyatt works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Keturah earned $64,946 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Bonadio works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Charles earned $64,945 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michael Palmer holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 11 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $64,940.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Sherman Fields works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Sherman earned $64,937 in 2012.