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 Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vincent Bailey Sr serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $66,157.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dale Glatfelter serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $66,133.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Jerry Wittmyer works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. Jerry earned $66,126 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kenyell Johnson holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,123.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamin Mcqueen Bey serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $66,115.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antonia Williams serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $66,108.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Franklin is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 5 years. 2014 total compensation came to $66,089.
Accountant II/Fire Department
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Danielle Pulley holds the role of Accountant II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $66,086.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dayton Buchanan serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1995, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,082.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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John Burke Jr holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 23 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $66,078.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kenneth Kincaid is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $66,066.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Michael Scelsi Jr. is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). 2014 total compensation came to $66,066.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Smothers holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $66,058.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Bryan Stasko is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $66,053.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Stephen Dulin is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 17 years. 2012 total compensation came to $66,051.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Daleisha Blackwell is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $66,050.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Simeon Hammett works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. Simeon earned $66,047 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Cox serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 21 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $66,023.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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William Norman works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). William earned $66,014 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Darren Dellanoce is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $66,006.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Clarence Johnson Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $66,005.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bradley Tusa serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $65,999.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Burton Thomas Jr is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). 2014 total compensation came to $65,998.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kiairah Davis is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $65,998.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jennifer Tomas works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. Jennifer earned $65,987 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christian Dunn is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). 2021 total compensation came to $65,983.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Asia Windham is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $65,971.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Richard Smith is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2005, they have about 7 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $65,965.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Charles Evers Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 15 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $65,961.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Taylor serves as a EMT Fire Fighter. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $65,960.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Michelle Willoughby holds the role of Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $65,959.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Keith Boniface is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $65,941.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Marcus Martin holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $65,929.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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C Cummins works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 16 years. C earned $65,925 in 2012.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Martin Dashields Jr works as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 15 years). Martin earned $65,920 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Tyler Tyson Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. Tyler earned $65,915 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Jason Goodwin is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $65,913.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle Johnson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $65,907.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Thomas H. Sasamoto is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $65,897.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Cassandra Williams is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $65,894.