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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911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Simika N Sutton serves as a 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,795.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Alesha Parker is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $62,793.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Shontrelle Flucas holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $62,788.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Pamela Hampton serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $62,782.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Altieri Ii serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1996 (about 16 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,775.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Quincy Sheridan Sr holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 12 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $62,753.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Eugene Glascoe holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 25 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $62,745.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Brian Simpkins Jr is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $62,729.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Owens Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. Edward earned $62,719 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Wright serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,703.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Lakia Cumbo holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $62,690.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Carroll Daughtery holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $62,688.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Paul Collavini holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,681.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dierra Pulley serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $62,677.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Barry works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. Scott earned $62,674 in 2014.
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Payroll for Anthony Cate (EMT Firefighter Suppression, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $62,674 in 2021.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Kenneth Hoffman works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Kenneth earned $62,669 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Steven Lockett holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,666.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Misty Hyde serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,651.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Malik Duff is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $62,649.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Corey Morrison is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 2 years. 2023 total compensation came to $62,644.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Duane Hull is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). 2014 total compensation came to $62,635.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Todd Rogers is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). 2012 total compensation came to $62,634.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rod Elliott serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,633.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Andrew Doyle works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 8 years). Andrew earned $62,611 in 2011.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Gerard Smith Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 7 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $62,607.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brooks Louden holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $62,604.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Koontz serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $62,601.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jason Callis Sr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). Jason earned $62,592 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Muscolino Jr works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). Joseph earned $62,580 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Novack serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,560.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Daniel Stallings is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $62,560.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Cridlin serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 4 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $62,552.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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James Deitrick is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $62,548.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Donald Quarles Jr holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,544.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Blanding serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,539.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brandon Mcnair is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $62,537.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Terry Cecil works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Terry earned $62,528 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Frederick Crawford is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. 2012 total compensation came to $62,526.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Keith Bridgeman is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. 2012 total compensation came to $62,523.