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/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Winn serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 15 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $74,020.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Dawntta Merchant is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $74,015.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Risa Ramnarine serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,007.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sabrina Williams is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $74,001.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nakishia Lisbon serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $73,987.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Spina holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $73,985.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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John Lovelace is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). 2014 total compensation came to $73,974.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Dale Wallace is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 15 years. 2012 total compensation came to $73,950.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Phillip J Surdel is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. 2025 total compensation came to $73,946.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul Collavini serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $73,935.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Leonard Manz works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). Leonard earned $73,927 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Craig Tontrup serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 15 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $73,924.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Kraft is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 28 years. 2012 total compensation came to $73,915.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Marani is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $73,914.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marina Mcdonald serves as a Fire Dispatcher. They have served since 1986 (about 28 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $73,913.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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John Burke is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $73,889.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Leon Parker Jr serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $73,887.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Mueller serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $73,877.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Daniel Polanowski holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 39 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $73,874.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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David Zepp holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 11 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $73,873.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Avery Thurman is a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. 2014 total compensation came to $73,870.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Simika Sutton is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $73,869.
Systems Programmer II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shontee Hart serves as a Systems Programmer II. They have served since 1997 (about 17 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $73,868.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Shianne Becker works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Shianne earned $73,865 in 2025.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Middleton Iii is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. 2014 total compensation came to $73,851.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Efrem Keene is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 26 years. 2012 total compensation came to $73,834.
33352 - 911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Kerry Cohen works as a 33352 - 911 Lead Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. Kerry earned $73,818 in 2024.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Erica Wilson is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $73,793.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Way serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $73,784.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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George Geyer is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. 2014 total compensation came to $73,753.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Sanner Jr. serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2010, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $73,747.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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William Hurst Jr works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). William earned $73,739 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Brian Brown works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 17 years. Brian earned $73,714 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Thomas Cate works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 14 years of service. Thomas earned $73,706 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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D'Andre Darden holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $73,695.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Isaiah Haney is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. 2014 total compensation came to $73,660.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Kevin Pope Sr is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $73,657.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Smith is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 34 years). 2014 total compensation came to $73,652.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Lamartina serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $73,644.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Andrew Galley works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. Andrew earned $73,640 in 2012.