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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Kevin Pope Sr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). Kevin earned $62,515 in 2012.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jan Wilt holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $62,511.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Lashon Skinner holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,505.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Lauren Foster is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. 2021 total compensation came to $62,498.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Blaise Groff works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Blaise earned $62,484 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Perc Jr holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $62,476.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Chris Morsberger works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Chris earned $62,476 in 2012.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Goldberg serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,475.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Keith Rider is a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 13 years). 2011 total compensation came to $62,468.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Matthew Coursey works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. Matthew earned $62,451 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Brian Ennis works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Brian earned $62,447 in 2012.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Raymond Hess holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $62,437.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Mozette Timmons holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,436.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Francisca Wilson holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 6 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $62,436.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Fink works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. Michael earned $62,434 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Hoffman serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $62,434.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Ryan Murphy holds the role of Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,432.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Stracke serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $62,420.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Eris Colston works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. Eris earned $62,412 in 2021.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Kristina Ackwood works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Kristina earned $62,404 in 2021.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Wayne Brubach Sr works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). Wayne earned $62,404 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Homan serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2008 (about 6 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $62,402.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Chon Bunch is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $62,396.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Dirusso holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,396.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ralph Bowman is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $62,384.
Na/Fire Department
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Lisa Wood works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Lisa earned $62,380 in 2023.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Bernadette Wise works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 11 years. Bernadette earned $62,377 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Bailey holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 12 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,366.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Anthony Workman works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Anthony earned $62,360 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Kevin Larkins Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $62,344.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Glassman serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,343.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Peterson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $62,341.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jon Sampson holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 12 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $62,337.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Courtney holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,336.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Towanda Osei-Bonsu works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Towanda earned $62,319 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Novack serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $62,291.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Melvin Hopkins Jr is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $62,291.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Francisca Wilson serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $62,284.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ernest Coppage holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $62,280.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raven Blackledge serves as a EMT Fire Fighter. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $62,275.