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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62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Citara Mcmillan is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $60,583.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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C Culler holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,583.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Patrick Hart works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. Patrick earned $60,565 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Mcdonald holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $60,526.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ken Johnson is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. 2012 total compensation came to $60,518.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Benjamin Lichtenberg works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Benjamin earned $60,488 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Gary Irvine holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,477.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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William Taylor Jr is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 15 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $60,473.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Devrin Worsley serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $60,469.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ashley Butler serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $60,454.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tadeo Mojarro serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $60,453.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Dana Rucker works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Dana earned $60,451 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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August Marcellino holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,440.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Brinkley serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2007 (about 4 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $60,433.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kyle Bowers holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,425.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Savakinas works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. Jeffrey earned $60,422 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Kelley Faulkner works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 9 years). Kelley earned $60,414 in 2011.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tyrone White serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,395.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lena Callahan serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $60,391.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Ganzzermiller holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,384.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Paul Nitz works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. Paul earned $60,365 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nathaniel Moore serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,361.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Edwards is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. 2012 total compensation came to $60,348.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Mathew Mclaughlin is a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). 2012 total compensation came to $60,338.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Lamar Giles holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 14 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,324.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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C Dlabich is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 15 years. 2012 total compensation came to $60,323.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Daniel Clarke 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 $60,319.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Russell serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2003 (about 8 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $60,306.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Scott works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Joseph earned $60,300 in 2024.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Alyssa Courtney is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $60,298.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Kelley holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 6 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $60,291.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Daryl Johnson holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $60,285.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Rodney Ferebee Jr is a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $60,275.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kenneth Van Dommelen Jr is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). 2012 total compensation came to $60,265.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Gizinski works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Brian earned $60,263 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Wendell Epps holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 31 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $60,257.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Vinton Moore is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). 2014 total compensation came to $60,254.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Barry Granofsky works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). Barry earned $60,244 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jay Chenoweth holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 17 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,244.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Patrick Dreer Jr. holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $60,238.