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 Driver/Fire Department
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Kevin Ryan is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $68,428.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Dreer Jr. serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $68,415.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marquest Coleman serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 4 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $68,410.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jillian Rasnick serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $68,402.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Davis Jr serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 23 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,396.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Joshua Fannon is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 7 years. 2011 total compensation came to $68,390.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sharon Abdullahi holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $68,387.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Brian Boyd works as a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 34 years. Brian earned $68,384 in 2011.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Caira Artis holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $68,380.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Manno serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,373.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Selena G. Kemp serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,355.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tane T Finney works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Tane earned $68,352 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Evans serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,340.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donyea Ennals serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,305.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Brandon Mattox is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $68,291.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Tamburro serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2008 (about 6 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $68,278.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Morris Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,267.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Howard serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,266.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Melvin Hopkins Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). Melvin earned $68,258 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Donald Collins is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $68,236.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Johnson Sr works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). Charles earned $68,223 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michele Mccutchen is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $68,222.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Terry Morgan is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,210.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Kenneth Cash holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $68,206.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Hannah Rogers holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,179.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Eric Wieciech works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Eric earned $68,157 in 2012.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Wayne Jones holds the role of EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $68,154.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Fields serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $68,152.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mark Hofmann holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1988, they have about 24 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $68,130.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Thomas Altieri Ii works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Thomas earned $68,128 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Charles Santmyer Iii is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). 2012 total compensation came to $68,123.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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John Mitcheltree Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). 2012 total compensation came to $68,120.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kelvin Stanley is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,104.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Machelle Eagle is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 24 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,095.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Bovaird serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,093.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Clarence Spencer serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,080.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Ward serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,079.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Denard Davis is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 23 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,073.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary Langford Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $68,071.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Keith Rider is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. 2014 total compensation came to $68,069.