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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Danaye Roles works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. Danaye earned $61,946 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edgar Basford Iii serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $61,933.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Justin Wingate works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Justin earned $61,929 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Mark Dwarte holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $61,929.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Cheri Brunson is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. 2021 total compensation came to $61,919.
Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Terrence Murphy is a Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 6 years. 2014 total compensation came to $61,915.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Nickerson serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 16 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $61,910.
Emrgncy Medl Services Billing Sup/Fire Department
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Bonnie Bethea holds the role of Emrgncy Medl Services Billing Sup at Fire Department. Their hire date on record is 68688000000. In 2012, their total compensation was $61,893.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dominic Emanuel Bryant Hay is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $61,892.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Matthew Schaeffer is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). 2021 total compensation came to $61,888.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Van Dommelen Jr holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $61,887.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Brayan Krepley works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Brayan earned $61,883 in 2014.
N/A/Fire Department
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Matthew Schaeffer is a N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $61,878.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Yvette Washington works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Yvette earned $61,876 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Hess serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $61,872.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kimberly Bruzdzinski holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $61,869.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Robert Brautigan holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $61,861.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicole Green serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2012, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $61,852.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Charles Drew is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $61,851.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ian Horowitz serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 6 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $61,841.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Deon Fuller holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $61,834.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Schultz serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $61,834.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Nicholas Eid works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Nicholas earned $61,831 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Little serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $61,831.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tyran Dukes serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $61,827.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Connelly serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $61,811.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Christopher Williams works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Christopher earned $61,776 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Mollie M. Short is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $61,769.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle Stephens serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $61,762.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Redd works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Donald earned $61,761 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron L. King holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,758.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Kevin Franklin holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 11 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $61,757.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Adam Freet holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $61,753.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Huff Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $61,745.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Deion Young is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $61,742.
41207 - Firefighter Paramedic/Fire Department
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Mackenzie Thompson holds the role of 41207 - Firefighter Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 3 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $61,741.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jamar Simmons works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 12 years of service. Jamar earned $61,730 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shanntel Wilkins serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $61,729.
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Michael Jackson appears in Fire Department payroll as a Firefighter/Paramedic, with $61,715 reported in 2011 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Seth Robbins holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $61,702.