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 Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Overstreet serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. Hired in 2003, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $60,223.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Taylor Davis serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,219.
N/A/Fire Department
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Derrick Arter works as a N/A for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Derrick earned $60,213 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nila Hill serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 9 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $60,211.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Paul Carmen works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. Paul earned $60,204 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nuncita Morris works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. Nuncita earned $60,180 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Michael Hiebler works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 12 years. Michael earned $60,177 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Bryan Chlan holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $60,174.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Montgomery works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 3 years). Donald earned $60,169 in 2022.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robb Soucy serves as a N/A. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,161.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Derrick Wilmering holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 8 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $60,154.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George Bloxom serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,140.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyshiek Tyler-White holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 3 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $60,120.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Collin Hobbs serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $60,111.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Brian Spina works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Brian earned $60,111 in 2012.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wilbur Smith serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,100.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Malone is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). 2014 total compensation came to $60,094.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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La'Desha Felder is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 6 years). 2014 total compensation came to $60,084.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Pinckney 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 $60,083.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Hann Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2000 (about 12 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $60,069.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Russell Mueller works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Russell earned $60,066 in 2012.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nathaniel Moore serves as a EMT Fire Fighter. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $60,065.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Kevin Larkins Jr works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Kevin earned $60,053 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Kelly serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $60,035.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Timothy Brozoskie is a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. 2012 total compensation came to $60,029.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jaleel Oglesby serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $60,026.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kelsey Norman serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $60,020.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Joshua Krebs works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 11 years. Joshua earned $60,020 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kenyonna Samuels works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Kenyonna earned $60,016 in 2021.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Steven Johnson holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 11 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $59,985.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Benjamin Filer is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. 2012 total compensation came to $59,980.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Perry Johnson Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2000, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,976.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Brittany Green works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. Brittany earned $59,971 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Adam Polomski is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $59,971.
10217 - Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sandra Moyer serves as a 10217 - Grant Services Specialist III. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,968.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Mekins Iii holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $59,968.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dean Thompson serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,949.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Cherry Evans works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. Cherry earned $59,940 in 2014.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Kurt Franz works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. Kurt earned $59,927 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Weber holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 16 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $59,909.