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 Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Dean Denning holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $79,004.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Latisha Squire holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,997.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Thomas Starrs works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Thomas earned $78,989 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Meyers serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1991, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $78,986.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Scott Folderauer works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Scott earned $78,972 in 2012.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sharonda Myrick serves as a 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $78,968.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Galley serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $78,967.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Montague serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 11 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $78,962.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department
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John Lotz holds the role of Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 34 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $78,952.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gary Langford Jr is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $78,941.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Gilfillan works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Christopher earned $78,941 in 2023.
34425 - Fiscal Supervisor/Fire Department
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Frank Narvell is a 34425 - Fiscal Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 35 years. 2022 total compensation came to $78,941.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Hogan works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Michael earned $78,940 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Stallings serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,934.
Operations Research Analyst/Fire Department
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Jessica Smith works as a Operations Research Analyst for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. Jessica earned $78,932 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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George Jones is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 23 years. 2012 total compensation came to $78,923.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen A. Brown serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,922.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas Jefferson serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 21 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $78,899.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Chanelle Smith works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. Chanelle earned $78,879 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Warren Epstein works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Warren earned $78,875 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Steven Hardesty holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 15 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $78,866.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Becica works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Mark earned $78,859 in 2021.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Mengel is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. 2014 total compensation came to $78,831.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Joshua Evans works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Joshua earned $78,822 in 2014.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Laura Meyers works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. Laura earned $78,819 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin King holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $78,786.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Ryan Red is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. 2024 total compensation came to $78,763.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Evans holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $78,762.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ethan Sorrell works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 8 years of service. Ethan earned $78,752 in 2023.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Elisa Smallwood holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $78,750.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Kennedy is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). 2021 total compensation came to $78,749.
Fire Supply Coordinator/Fire Department
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Timothy Poole holds the role of Fire Supply Coordinator at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $78,737.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Heather Cate works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. Heather earned $78,734 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Taneira C Lewis serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,692.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Antonio Dileonardi holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $78,676.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Clark works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 40 years. Michael earned $78,671 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Cheri Jackson works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Cheri earned $78,656 in 2025.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Troy Boyd works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Troy earned $78,642 in 2021.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Anita Hatoff holds the role of Fire Dispatch Administrator at Fire Department. Hired in 1988, they have about 23 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $78,612.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Stankiewicz holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 28 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $78,612.