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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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Norman serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,437.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Richard Langford works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. Richard earned $72,423 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Maurice Dacosta is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). 2014 total compensation came to $72,417.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Leggette is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $72,415.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Jason Turner is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 13 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $72,415.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Warren Womack works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Warren earned $72,407 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Matthew Gulczynski is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $72,401.
52422 - Radio Maintenance Technician II/Fire Department
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Kenneth Powell is a 52422 - Radio Maintenance Technician II at Fire Department. Hired in 1975, they have about 48 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $72,389.
N/A/Fire Department
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George Jones works as a N/A for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. George earned $72,381 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Geoff Sanders works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. Geoff earned $72,372 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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William Miciche Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). William earned $72,358 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Derrick Snyder holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $72,347.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Mark Platek holds the role of Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 21 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $72,346.
HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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Sharalyn I Jenson holds the role of HR Generalist II at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,346.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Morris Jr holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $72,332.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Samuel Mende works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Samuel earned $72,304 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cynthia S Manning serves as a 911 Operator. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $72,299.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Heather Cate is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $72,293.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Frank March Iii holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 32 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $72,290.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Doyle serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $72,286.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Darrin Catts is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). 2012 total compensation came to $72,275.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Shantel Y Jones is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $72,257.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Brandon Strausser is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). 2014 total compensation came to $72,248.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daryl Marciszewski serves as a N/A. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,244.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Robert Paxton Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $72,229.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas Slechter serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 29 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,225.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eugene Jones Iii serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $72,221.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Bradley Bruns holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 15 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $72,200.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Shanntel Wilkins holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $72,166.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Ashleigh Shannon-Flemion is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $72,155.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Christopher Johnson works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Christopher earned $72,134 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Wayne Ward works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 28 years). Wayne earned $72,128 in 2012.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Leona Tucker holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 1979, they have about 35 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $72,117.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel C Hueter holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,109.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Ronald Johns holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $72,107.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ian Runkles serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $72,105.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Blair Brinker is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 30 years). 2012 total compensation came to $72,100.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Anthony Cate Sr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. 2014 total compensation came to $72,084.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Price works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. Michael earned $72,069 in 2023.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Bernard Lewis works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Bernard earned $72,050 in 2014.