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/Fire Department
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Earl Divers Jr holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 18 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $68,042.
HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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Julie Torres works as a HR Generalist II for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Julie earned $68,036 in 2021.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason Hall is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 11 years). 2012 total compensation came to $68,034.
Radio Maintenance Technician II/Fire Department
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Wayne Brisbon is a Radio Maintenance Technician II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. 2021 total compensation came to $68,031.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Melvin Holmes is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Clarence Watford serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $68,021.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Taylor serves as a 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $68,012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Carlos Brown is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 23 years. 2012 total compensation came to $68,003.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Wanda Davis holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $67,997.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Hope Jacobs works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Hope earned $67,987 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Billy Brown is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 16 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $67,987.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Roger Steger Jr holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $67,987.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Randy Harvey serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $67,986.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Ricky Vienna is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $67,979.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chris Morsberger serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $67,975.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Harry Jackson holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1981, they have about 31 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $67,973.
34421 - Fiscal Technician/Fire Department
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Lisa Fields holds the role of 34421 - Fiscal Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $67,973.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michael Hineline is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $67,952.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Brandon Hinkhaus is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. 2021 total compensation came to $67,942.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Casey Novak is a Fire Pump Operator, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 12 years). 2012 total compensation came to $67,938.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Guerrisi serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,932.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Martez Rodgers holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $67,925.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Angel Simon serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $67,920.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Craig Jennings is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $67,912.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Derrick Potts serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,910.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Martin Loftus is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 31 years). 2012 total compensation came to $67,907.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Scaggs serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $67,900.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Grzech serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $67,896.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Del Holmes serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $67,868.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Peter Conner holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 9 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $67,857.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George Theodoroy serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2009, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,840.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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John Farrell Iii works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 18 years). John earned $67,840 in 2014.
N/A/Fire Department
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Cameron Pendleton is a N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $67,831.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Mcleod serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,829.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Rondholz serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $67,829.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Odle works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Joseph earned $67,821 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Charles Morkosky works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Charles earned $67,816 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Derrick Manning is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $67,816.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Charles Trimper works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 1984, they have about 28 years of service. Charles earned $67,785 in 2012.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Cheri Jackson is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $67,775.