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/Fire Department
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Michael Odle is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $66,459.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Killen serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1977, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $66,452.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tyrone Morris Jr serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,452.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Jason Stevens is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). 2014 total compensation came to $66,435.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Dennis Murphy holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $66,430.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Gabriele works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Kyle earned $66,426 in 2021.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Barbara Thomas works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Barbara earned $66,418 in 2021.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shaun Trunk serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,394.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Nila Hurst is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). 2012 total compensation came to $66,386.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Washington Jr holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $66,377.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Oliver is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $66,376.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Ray Cline works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 12 years of service. Ray earned $66,369 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Lacoya Mitz holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,352.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Rosenberger serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1991, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,345.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Hannah Rogers holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $66,342.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Hess serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,325.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Sears is a Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). 2012 total compensation came to $66,321.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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John Townsend Iii works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. John earned $66,319 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Thomas Lane is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $66,311.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Leon Parker Jr is a Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 16 years). 2012 total compensation came to $66,309.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Gregory Nelson is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). 2014 total compensation came to $66,305.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Latrice Johnson serves as a Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $66,301.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Herr is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). 2014 total compensation came to $66,297.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Mozette Timmons holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,292.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Ryan Barrow holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,290.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron Edwards serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 1988, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $66,283.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Mendez King holds the role of 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 13 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $66,256.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shannon Troy is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $66,256.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Peter Henson is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $66,246.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Winkler works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. Bryan earned $66,245 in 2014.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Matthew Touse holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 4 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,233.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Phillip Surdel works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). Phillip earned $66,224 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Haki Ammi serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $66,221.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Candler serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,200.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Stultz holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $66,198.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Couvillion serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $66,198.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robin Goff serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 1995, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,188.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Hardesty serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 26 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,187.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Marr Jr serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 1980, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,178.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Kimberly Jenkins works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 9 years. Kimberly earned $66,175 in 2021.