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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Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Shawn Little holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,768.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ashira Barbour is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $66,741.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Louis Gross serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $66,733.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, August Marcellino serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $66,714.
Executive Level I/Fire Department
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Nicholas D'Adamo works as a Executive Level I for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Nicholas earned $66,710 in 2014.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Robert Bayne is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $66,702.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Kimberly Donahue works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. Kimberly earned $66,697 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Scott Beckman works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. Scott earned $66,695 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Russell Mueller is a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $66,689.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Frederick Fischer Iv is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $66,679.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Robin S Kelly is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $66,668.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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James Goss holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $66,667.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Seaman holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,661.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Stephen Snead holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $66,651.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Earl Boston Jr is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $66,650.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Natasha Goode is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $66,646.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Timothy Beal works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Timothy earned $66,636 in 2012.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Raven Williams holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,602.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Paxton Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,599.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Ceasar Medley is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. 2012 total compensation came to $66,593.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Charles Mudra is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 6 years. 2014 total compensation came to $66,584.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Anthony Cate Sr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 16 years. 2012 total compensation came to $66,577.
Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Carroll White is a Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. 2014 total compensation came to $66,572.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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John Henderson works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. John earned $66,559 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Savakinas holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,556.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Michael Dodson is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $66,555.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Frank Snyder works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. Frank earned $66,549 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Dunsmore serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 1973 (about 39 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $66,536.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Costin serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,536.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Ronald Hudgins Sr holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 30 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $66,536.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tyrea M. Hall serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,523.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Beal serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 1989, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,517.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Robert Conrad Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 16 years). 2012 total compensation came to $66,514.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raynette Koger holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,504.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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James Bellamy Iii holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $66,494.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Carl Cain works as a EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. Carl earned $66,482 in 2014.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Timothy Cullen works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 8 years of service. Timothy earned $66,475 in 2011.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Takeya Little is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $66,469.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Ryan Fleming holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 12 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $66,467.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eugene Hughes serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. They have served since 2001 (about 11 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $66,463.