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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Lamont Thompson Jr holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $74,326.
33677 - HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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Shira' Lee works as a 33677 - HR Generalist II for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Shira' earned $74,312 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Peterson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $74,309.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Sean Reilly holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 5 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $74,301.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, The Gohl serves as a N/A. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,299.
00085 - Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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Shane Horn works as a 00085 - Operations Officer I for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 13 years. Shane earned $74,297 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Pamila Fitzhugh is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 8 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $74,283.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Lopez holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $74,270.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Asher Leeder is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $74,269.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George Kosta Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $74,264.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Mcdowell serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $74,251.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Warren Epstein is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $74,251.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Pickett is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $74,237.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Michael Lynn holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $74,233.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Daleisha J Blackwell is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $74,230.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Kenneth May is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). 2014 total compensation came to $74,230.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Michael Mcardle works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Michael earned $74,208 in 2021.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Allen Jones serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 10 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $74,204.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Edward Mcnair is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. 2014 total compensation came to $74,198.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Sochrin is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $74,174.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Christina Barnes works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Christina earned $74,166 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Jenkins serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1984 (about 28 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $74,160.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Jenkins serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1973, they have about 39 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $74,160.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Mcdowell holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $74,150.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Timothy Perkins 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 $74,142.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Eneida M Gonzalez holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,139.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daryl Alexander works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 32 years. Daryl earned $74,135 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Anthony G Jones holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $74,130.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ledda Sellars serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $74,125.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Theresa Jones is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). 2012 total compensation came to $74,125.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Elizabeth Fold is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $74,119.
N/A/Fire Department
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The Gibbons works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. The earned $74,117 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Aaron Wodka is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $74,107.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric Ross serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $74,081.
Na/Fire Department
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Estate Butrim holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $74,070.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Walter Jubb Iii holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 28 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $74,062.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Pangborn serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $74,059.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Grau works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Donald earned $74,040 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Seth Robbins serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $74,039.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marcia Klein serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $74,036.