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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Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Kearney serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1992, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $72,043.
33677 - HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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Jade Glenn works as a 33677 - HR Generalist II for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Jade earned $71,985 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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David Rumber Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. David earned $71,971 in 2012.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Elisa Smallwood holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,968.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Joseph Astasauskas Jr holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 15 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $71,966.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Jason Schultz works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). Jason earned $71,956 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Christopher Jackson works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Christopher earned $71,949 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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John Shaver Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 16 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $71,944.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Eric Dilutis works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. Eric earned $71,943 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Thomas Fairley works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1979 (about 32 years). Thomas earned $71,934 in 2011.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Harper serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1998, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,934.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Yolanda Johnson holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 6 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $71,930.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jordan Hinton is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. 2014 total compensation came to $71,930.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Vernee Peters is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $71,921.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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William Cook Iii works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. William earned $71,909 in 2012.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Charles Drew is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $71,908.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Albert Mcgrath holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $71,877.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carl Mallory serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,867.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Wood holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $71,866.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Raymond Stern holds the role of EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $71,851.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jason Leggette is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. 2012 total compensation came to $71,843.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darrell Buckson serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 33 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,824.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Luke Gulczynski works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Luke earned $71,823 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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John Mitcheltree Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 21 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $71,822.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Candler serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,796.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Mucha serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $71,789.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Chon Bunch is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). 2014 total compensation came to $71,768.
Operations Officer I (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Amanda Ciera Gray holds the role of Operations Officer I (Non-Civil) at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,763.
Personnel Administrator/Fire Department
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Bobbie Ryer works as a Personnel Administrator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 24 years. Bobbie earned $71,763 in 2012.
C Emt-P/Fire Department
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Lin Mcteer works as a C Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Lin earned $71,758 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Dean Denning is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). 2012 total compensation came to $71,745.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Donald Wright works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Donald earned $71,725 in 2014.
33242 - Medical Claims Processor II/Fire Department
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Robinette Odom works as a 33242 - Medical Claims Processor II for Fire Department. They have served since 1977 (about 47 years). Robinette earned $71,719 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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August Pierson Jr holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $71,709.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Alexis Mack is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $71,701.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jon Meadowcroft Jr serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $71,698.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Gustav Siegel works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. Gustav earned $71,690 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Stephen Schultz is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 30 years. 2012 total compensation came to $71,688.
00085 - Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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Ahleah Knapp is a 00085 - Operations Officer I at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 4 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $71,686.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle Hodges serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,677.