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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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Devon Dorsey serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $59,495.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Myketa Watts holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $59,486.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christopher Poole works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. Christopher earned $59,470 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Lazzelle works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Charles earned $59,466 in 2012.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Alyssa Courtney works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 5 years). Alyssa earned $59,459 in 2022.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Buttner serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $59,455.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Jeremy Mcgainey is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $59,451.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Beck serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,436.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alex Mcgee serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $59,428.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Reilly serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2009, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $59,366.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Randy Mont serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. They have served since 1986 (about 25 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $59,346.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Denise Clingman holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $59,336.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Timothy Myers works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). Timothy earned $59,335 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Meaghan Atwell holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $59,331.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Michael Burkett holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $59,314.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Sarah Haines holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $59,289.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Mitcheltree is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $59,281.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tylandis Palmer works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Tylandis earned $59,260 in 2014.