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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33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sharon Patillo holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $67,501.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Eugene Hughes works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Eugene earned $67,487 in 2014.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Keith Mcgee works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Keith earned $67,487 in 2012.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Obst works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Christopher earned $67,486 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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C Culler holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $67,475.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Douglas Slechter is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). 2012 total compensation came to $67,473.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Perc Jr is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. 2014 total compensation came to $67,472.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Kurt Franz works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. Kurt earned $67,471 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Donald Coster Iii works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 24 years). Donald earned $67,471 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Paul Mcclure holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $67,462.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Remeikis is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. 2014 total compensation came to $67,456.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Douglas Cloman Ii works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Douglas earned $67,450 in 2014.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Shana Haughton holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $67,430.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Meile Iii serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $67,418.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Symone Lee is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. 2021 total compensation came to $67,413.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Donnica P Fenner is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). 2025 total compensation came to $67,385.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kelly Mcgowan works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Kelly earned $67,379 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Agadja is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $67,373.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Barbara Moore is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). 2014 total compensation came to $67,367.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Scott Cooney Sr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $67,365.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Wayne Mundell Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Wayne earned $67,355 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Suzanna Rakoski is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $67,352.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lance Grannas serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,330.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Antonia C Williams is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $67,324.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Luke Gulczynski works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). Luke earned $67,321 in 2012.
Na/Fire Department
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Derrick Mcgee is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). 2023 total compensation came to $67,308.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Denise D Davis works as a 911 Lead Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Denise earned $67,306 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Jon Meadowcroft Jr is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 8 years. 2011 total compensation came to $67,302.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Arthur Washington Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $67,297.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Robert Atkinson holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 17 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $67,269.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Angel Perez Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $67,265.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Comotto serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $67,264.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dion Jackson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $67,262.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Snead holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $67,247.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Watson Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 1989, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $67,240.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Ordun serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $67,222.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Cosenza Jr serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,211.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Lawrence Smart works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 7 years). Lawrence earned $67,199 in 2022.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lawrence Pistorio serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $67,194.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Wanda Ray works as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Wanda earned $67,192 in 2024.