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 Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Timothy Brozoskie holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $64,384.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Connie Thompson is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $64,380.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Kellam Jr serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 19 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $64,361.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Kelsey Norman holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $64,357.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Mcleod serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 11 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $64,328.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Dennis Greenwell works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 23 years of service. Dennis earned $64,328 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jared Cosby serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $64,303.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sally Payton holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 29 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $64,289.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Everett Lewis serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 1988 (about 24 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $64,288.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Jack Pennington works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Jack earned $64,287 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Mengel is a Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). 2012 total compensation came to $64,270.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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David Parr holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $64,254.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Raymond Smith Ii holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $64,252.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth May serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $64,247.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Patrick Rodgers works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Patrick earned $64,245 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Polomski serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $64,232.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Willie Faconer holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 21 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $64,196.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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George Rudolph works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). George earned $64,196 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Hill works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Kevin earned $64,192 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Rubinlyn Jackson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. 2021 total compensation came to $64,191.
Na/Fire Department
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Nicole Tynes holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 8 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $64,189.
Na/Fire Department
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Makada Sympton is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $64,184.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Shane Keller holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $64,172.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kenneth Jacobs works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 18 years. Kenneth earned $64,171 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Damian Briscoe serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $64,168.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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John Farrell Iii is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 16 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $64,137.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Andrew Doyle works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. Andrew earned $64,108 in 2012.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Myketa Watts holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,103.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Christian Dunn is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $64,075.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Larry Baker holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $64,057.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Chantramony Hong works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. Chantramony earned $64,047 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Avery Thurman serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $64,047.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chad Cowles serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $64,032.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Thomas Kearney is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 20 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $64,027.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Derrick Potts works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. Derrick earned $64,013 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nathaniel Baker serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $64,013.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Derrick Snyder works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. Derrick earned $64,003 in 2012.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Jerry Majette holds the role of EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $64,000.
Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Charles Hoffman works as a Fire Fighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Charles earned $63,999 in 2014.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Kummer serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2001, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $63,986.