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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Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Adrian Smith is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $62,265.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Erica Harrison serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $62,262.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Leak Ii serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,243.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Chad Novak works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Chad earned $62,225 in 2025.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Padraic Shea holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,224.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Robert Colaianni works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). Robert earned $62,213 in 2012.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Yvette Washington is a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 5 years). 2011 total compensation came to $62,208.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Foster Anderson Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,204.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Yolanda Lewis serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $62,192.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Jeremy Dulin works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Jeremy earned $62,160 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ralph Clary Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 1998, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $62,149.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Ennis Acree is a Fire Pump Operator, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). 2012 total compensation came to $62,141.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Mullen serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $62,134.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Gustav Siegel is a Fire Pump Operator, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. 2012 total compensation came to $62,133.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Spencer serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $62,120.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Crystal King works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Crystal earned $62,119 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Rodney Holloman works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 10 years. Rodney earned $62,105 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Grady Jacks Jr holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,098.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Sean Lewis works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). Sean earned $62,094 in 2014.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Tyeshia Wilson works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Tyeshia earned $62,088 in 2021.
C Emt-P/Fire Department
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Ryan Van Suetendael is a C Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $62,085.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Cephus Smith holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $62,075.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Vernon Tudor Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 9 years of service. Vernon earned $62,056 in 2011.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Todd Dauses is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. 2012 total compensation came to $62,055.
Secretary to the Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Barbara Hemberger works as a Secretary to the Fire Chief for Fire Department. Hired in 1973, they have about 39 years of service. Barbara earned $62,045 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ronald Raab Jr holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 17 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $62,033.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Mollie Short holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,029.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Rudolf Walter Iv holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $62,021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Craig Tontrup works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). Craig earned $62,021 in 2012.
Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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Michelle Lacey is a Grant Services Specialist III at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 4 years. 2011 total compensation came to $62,015.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenya Johnson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $62,011.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Timothy Mcdowell is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 10 years). 2011 total compensation came to $62,008.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nila Hurst serves as a N/A. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,000.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gary Riley holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $61,992.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Tyra Banks works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. Tyra earned $61,991 in 2011.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Daniel Henry is a Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). 2012 total compensation came to $61,980.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Lee works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. Kevin earned $61,980 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Eric Dilutis works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 8 years). Eric earned $61,980 in 2011.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Anthony Jordan works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1992 (about 20 years). Anthony earned $61,968 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sherman Braxton Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2003 (about 8 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $61,961.