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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Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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David Lunsford works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 8 years. David earned $67,189 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Bailey is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 14 years). 2014 total compensation came to $67,174.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Dennis Pettis is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $67,169.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Phillip Scott Jr is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $67,164.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Huertas Schnitzius is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $67,155.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Destiny Hamlin is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $67,138.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Tommy Marks is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1973, they have about 39 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $67,116.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Glenn Maldeis is a Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). 2012 total compensation came to $67,113.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Brown serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $67,109.
N/A/Fire Department
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Michael Gray works as a N/A for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Michael earned $67,109 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Crt/Fire Department
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Lisa Bailey holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 8 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $67,099.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Megan Kain works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Megan earned $67,096 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Grice works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). Joshua earned $67,088 in 2014.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carlton Williams serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I. Hired in 1990, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $67,086.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Paul Smith is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). 2012 total compensation came to $67,081.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michael Whitson works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Michael earned $67,081 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Leonard Spence Jr is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $67,079.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Troy Howell holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $67,051.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Sterling Bailey holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 14 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $67,023.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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Brian Bowers is a Fire Pump Operator, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 12 years). 2012 total compensation came to $67,017.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Dixon Iv is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. 2012 total compensation came to $67,003.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Montoya Winchester works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Montoya earned $66,995 in 2024.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Maria Basilio works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. Maria earned $66,992 in 2021.
33677 - HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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Julie Torres is a 33677 - HR Generalist II at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 15 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $66,966.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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William Rustin holds the role of Marine Pilot at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 30 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $66,945.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Sharnita Alexander holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $66,938.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Sean Davis is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. 2023 total compensation came to $66,934.
34142 - Accountant II/Fire Department
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Danielle Pulley holds the role of 34142 - Accountant II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 25 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $66,917.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Friedman serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $66,884.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Mekins Iii holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $66,881.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Denise Davis serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $66,864.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Don Evans holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $66,861.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Bethea Jr serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $66,860.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Timothy Perkins works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 17 years of service. Timothy earned $66,835 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Richard Stankiewicz is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $66,831.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Taylor Bagnall holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,827.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Stephen Glenn holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,825.
Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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Ahleah Knapp holds the role of Operations Officer I at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,806.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Mcnulty serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 1980, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,799.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Daryl Caldwell works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Daryl earned $66,797 in 2012.