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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911 Operator/Fire Department
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Bernice Neill is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). 2021 total compensation came to $67,752.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Dirusso is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. 2014 total compensation came to $67,745.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thea King serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $67,743.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Carlos Olaguer works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 1974, they have about 38 years of service. Carlos earned $67,738 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Andre Brooks is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $67,726.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tamika Thomas serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,723.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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June Jones holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $67,703.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Robert Wilson works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). Robert earned $67,695 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicolas Hernandez is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 5 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $67,693.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Simpkins Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,684.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Wilbur Smith works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. Wilbur earned $67,682 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Alvin Edmonds holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $67,678.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Nickel serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $67,674.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Lamont Ashlock holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $67,668.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Lovelace serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $67,666.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Samuel Darby Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 21 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $67,666.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Winchester holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,626.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Cooney is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $67,615.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Hudgins Jr is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $67,614.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Morales holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $67,605.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Anthony Jones works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. Anthony earned $67,602 in 2021.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Jamiera Ash works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Jamiera earned $67,597 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rebecca Chenoweth serves as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 15 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $67,595.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Robert Langan works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). Robert earned $67,593 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Hammond holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 27 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $67,590.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrea Jacobs works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. Andrea earned $67,584 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Stagliano holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $67,582.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alex Mui serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $67,581.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Richard Boblitz works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 20 years. Richard earned $67,574 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Noah serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,567.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Adrian Cook works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. Adrian earned $67,547 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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William Jones holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 12 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $67,546.
Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chi-Poe Hsia serves as a Grant Services Specialist III. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,542.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Robert Mcjilton works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Nicholas earned $67,541 in 2025.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Julie Snyder is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. 2012 total compensation came to $67,539.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Aidan Tyler Despres holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,530.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Marvin Thrower is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. 2012 total compensation came to $67,515.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joel White Jr serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 32 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $67,513.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Degges Jr is a Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). 2012 total compensation came to $67,507.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Rebovich holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 3 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $67,502.