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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Gilbert Hoerl works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. Gilbert earned $72,888 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Griffith serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,857.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Kenneth Mcneill works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Kenneth earned $72,851 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Eugene Von Berger is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 12 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $72,848.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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Keith Dewald is a Marine Engineer Fire Department at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $72,844.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary Stoltz serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 23 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $72,819.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Richard Venanzi holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1978, they have about 34 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $72,817.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Yolanda Johnson works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. Yolanda earned $72,817 in 2021.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Wanda Davis holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $72,808.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Keene serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $72,790.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Devaughn J Mckay is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $72,784.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Andrew Wolfe holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $72,762.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Heavens works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Nicholas earned $72,711 in 2024.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Nicole L Green is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). 2025 total compensation came to $72,707.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Lena Callahan is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $72,680.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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Richard Boblitz holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al at Fire Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 22 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $72,660.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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June Jones holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,637.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mikayla Oals serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,636.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Alvin Edmonds works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Alvin earned $72,626 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Jeremy Dulin works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Jeremy earned $72,626 in 2014.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Taylor serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $72,623.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Nicole Stokes-Harris is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $72,608.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Agadja works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). John earned $72,607 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Richard Overstreet works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. Richard earned $72,602 in 2012.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Whitty works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. Thomas earned $72,596 in 2014.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Randall Root works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Randall earned $72,592 in 2025.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Asia Windham works as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Asia earned $72,585 in 2023.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Tishanna Lowery holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 4 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $72,569.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jerome Fisher serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,542.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Stephen Gibson Jr is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 14 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $72,529.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Zephyr Agena is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $72,528.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Shawnetta Moore holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $72,521.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason Gullion holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $72,510.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Megan Reilly holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,499.
Na/Fire Department
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James Middleton works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. James earned $72,489 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul Smith serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $72,487.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sterling Williams serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,484.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Martin Dashields Jr holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 17 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $72,471.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Brown serves as a Na. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $72,470.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Loren Hines serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $72,451.