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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Jaron Carter Sr. is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 7 years). 2011 total compensation came to $59,895.
Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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K Chinyere N Zellars holds the role of Grant Services Specialist III at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,895.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Jefferson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,895.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Bernard Lewis is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 21 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $59,866.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jason Stevens holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $59,865.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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George Geyer works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 9 years of service. George earned $59,840 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Pieffer serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $59,804.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Kiewit is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). 2021 total compensation came to $59,793.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dion Jackson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $59,778.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Toby Koermer serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,769.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Samios-Uy serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $59,764.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Spicer is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. 2012 total compensation came to $59,756.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Roger Steger Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $59,737.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Bradley Bonovich 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 $59,727.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sheila Freeman-Mcnair is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $59,718.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Scott Klein works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Scott earned $59,716 in 2014.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Herbert Gilliam holds the role of Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $59,716.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Hamilton Sr serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $59,704.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Arthur Kirk Iii serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $59,701.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Black holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $59,674.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Scelsi Jr. serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,672.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Randall Mcelyea holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $59,668.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeremy Thomas serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $59,668.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Percy Neaves works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). Percy earned $59,660 in 2012.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Dana Wright works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Dana earned $59,658 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kristopher Gaasch holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $59,653.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Ashley Allen holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $59,638.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jerry Majette serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,609.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Santmyer is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $59,590.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Cuffie works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 18 years). Michael earned $59,584 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Paul Hahn Jr is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. 2012 total compensation came to $59,580.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Mckay serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 5 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $59,578.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Parr serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 11 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,578.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Wildberger holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 5 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $59,572.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Stern serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,556.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Scott Cooney Sr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Scott earned $59,545 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Carlo Elter is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). 2014 total compensation came to $59,528.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Anthony Oliver is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $59,508.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Lawrence Hughes Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Lawrence earned $59,507 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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James Main works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). James earned $59,505 in 2012.