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 Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Dale Glatfelter holds the role of Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $61,326.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Rodriguez works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Ronald earned $61,322 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tiona I Murdock is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). 2025 total compensation came to $61,321.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Linda Chapple holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 33 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $61,320.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Anthony Baka works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Anthony earned $61,312 in 2012.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Michael Thorpe Jr works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). Michael earned $61,300 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jaleel Oglesby works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Jaleel earned $61,287 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Wood serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $61,284.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michael Kelly is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $61,281.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Joseph Sohn Jr works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. Joseph earned $61,276 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Corrigan holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $61,250.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Confessore serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $61,242.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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James Weglein works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. James earned $61,197 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Nocar Iv holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $61,191.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Coster serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 10 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $61,190.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Knight works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Christopher earned $61,182 in 2014.
Na/Fire Department
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Kristina Ackwood works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. Kristina earned $61,161 in 2023.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Taneira Lewis is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $61,160.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Morrison serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 7 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $61,157.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Isaiah Haney holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 11 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $61,156.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Donte Curtis works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 7 years. Donte earned $61,141 in 2011.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Robert Sheppard is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $61,122.
Contract Services Specialist I/Fire Department
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Barbara Hemberger works as a Contract Services Specialist I for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 41 years. Barbara earned $61,108 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Bruzdzinski serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $61,108.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Daniel Mathe works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Daniel earned $61,102 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron Birenbaum serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $61,098.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Qadriyyah Ali holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $61,093.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Fairley is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). 2012 total compensation came to $61,087.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Albert Boyd is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 8 years. 2011 total compensation came to $61,086.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Scott Dorer is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. 2012 total compensation came to $61,065.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jamile Stoakley holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $61,053.
Secretary III/Fire Department
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Jo Ann Julius works as a Secretary III for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Jo earned $61,051 in 2025.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Tyeshia Wilson works as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Tyeshia earned $61,047 in 2024.
Accounting Assistant III/Fire Department
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Phyllis M Edwards works as a Accounting Assistant III for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Phyllis earned $61,041 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Keonah Mccullough works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. Keonah earned $61,027 in 2012.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kris Floyd serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 11 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $61,019.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert D Mcdermott works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Robert earned $61,010 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Walter Scheuerman holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,008.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jason Goucher is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $60,997.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Ashley N Butler holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,981.