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 Captain/Fire Department
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Raymond Ryan Iii holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 21 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $73,340.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Gibson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $73,332.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Cynthia Jennings is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $73,308.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Haines works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Marcus earned $73,283 in 2021.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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George Collins holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $73,283.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Ricky Vienna holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $73,281.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jenell Taylor holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $73,266.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Douglas Hipp Sr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 24 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $73,257.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Irvine Jr is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $73,249.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Scott Brillman holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 8 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $73,245.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Paul Butrim is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). 2014 total compensation came to $73,243.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Mark Tracey is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $73,240.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jesse Patterson is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). 2014 total compensation came to $73,228.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jamel Jones holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $73,219.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Holthaus serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $73,219.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christine P Prout serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $73,217.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Anthony Workman holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $73,207.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Michael Evans works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Michael earned $73,195 in 2012.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Keturah Wyatt works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Keturah earned $73,195 in 2014.
Na/Fire Department
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David Carter works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). David earned $73,178 in 2023.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Mcalister works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. Brian earned $73,159 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Fleming serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $73,147.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Michelle Willoughby is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. 2014 total compensation came to $73,117.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Stanley Abler Ii holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $73,115.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department
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Joseph Thurlow holds the role of Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $73,111.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department
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Thomas Dinisio Jr works as a Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Thomas earned $73,079 in 2014.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ira Mitchell Jr serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $73,074.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Timothy Cashion holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $73,069.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Simonds is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 5 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $73,061.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Eneida Gonzalez holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,049.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mackenzie Thompson serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $73,043.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ken Johnson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $73,020.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Theresa Smith holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $73,003.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Andrew Beasley holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,997.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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James Pitts holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,960.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Mathew Mclaughlin works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Mathew earned $72,951 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Eric Williams holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 35 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $72,930.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Confessore serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,920.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Victoria Cromwell is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. 2021 total compensation came to $72,917.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Adam Glassman holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $72,895.