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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Jeffrey Garner Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Jeffrey earned $60,971 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Dennis Winterwerp holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $60,957.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Garland Harrison is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $60,952.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Carolyn Stover is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 24 years). 2012 total compensation came to $60,944.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Wayne Jones works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Wayne earned $60,928 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Norman Wheeler holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $60,916.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Renee Rivers holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $60,913.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Megan Weeks is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $60,868.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Frederick Fischer Iv holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,857.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vernon Johnson serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $60,852.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Bryan Stasko works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Bryan earned $60,851 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Albert Boyd holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $60,850.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Reginald Crawford is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $60,838.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Brian Runge holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,835.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Dunlap serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,822.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Samuel Davis holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,809.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Theresa Billing works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Theresa earned $60,792 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Glime Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Ronald earned $60,791 in 2014.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Clark Deems is a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). 2012 total compensation came to $60,788.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Blosser holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,780.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon Strausser serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,778.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michael Sweeney holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,777.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Tamberino serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $60,743.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Kelly Beal holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,742.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Craig Triplett holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,734.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Irvine Jr serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,733.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michael Reisinger works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 14 years of service. Michael earned $60,725 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Raynette Koger works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Raynette earned $60,725 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Tamburro is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). 2012 total compensation came to $60,710.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jaz Spruill is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $60,681.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Walker serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 11 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,677.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Monica Green serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $60,671.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Arnold Dunham serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $60,668.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Timothy Poole works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 18 years of service. Timothy earned $60,667 in 2011.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Uttenreither Iii serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,660.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Daniel Bloxom is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $60,651.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Vines serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,637.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jason Anderson works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. Jason earned $60,632 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Thomas Lovelist works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Thomas earned $60,611 in 2012.
Na/Fire Department
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Marcus Martin holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 28 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,586.