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 Als/Fire Department
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Wayne Felix works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 7 years). Wayne earned $71,675 in 2011.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Clarence Hunter is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $71,675.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Da'Leah Edwards holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,672.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Stewart serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 28 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,668.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Kenneth Stasko works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Kenneth earned $71,664 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Paul Dyches holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $71,661.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charmaine Haynes serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,656.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Mark Yant works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Mark earned $71,651 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Dranbauer serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $71,640.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne Felix serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,614.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Tyran Dukes holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $71,614.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Pristas works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Matthew earned $71,608 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Keith Greene works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Keith earned $71,603 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Samuel Hadel Iii serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1979, they have about 35 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,599.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Amanda Kluver is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). 2021 total compensation came to $71,593.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sabrina Williams works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Sabrina earned $71,592 in 2024.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Alan Owen holds the role of 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $71,575.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Grady Jacks Jr holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $71,568.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Brautigan serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,564.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Omalley holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 32 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $71,536.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Ashley Butler holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,530.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Gregory Kemp works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). Gregory earned $71,523 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Khalilah Yancey works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Khalilah earned $71,502 in 2012.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Carlton Pinkney holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $71,498.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kaitlyn Mcknight serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,493.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Dennis Dawson is a Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. 2012 total compensation came to $71,485.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Eric Korpela is a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $71,485.
Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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Terrance Lewis holds the role of Fire Operations Aide at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 17 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $71,471.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alvin Robinson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,461.
31420 - Liaison Officer I/Fire Department
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Crystal Bright holds the role of 31420 - Liaison Officer I at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,460.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Palmer holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $71,453.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Lawrence Beaver Jr is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. 2014 total compensation came to $71,438.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Keith Armiger works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 18 years. Keith earned $71,427 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Nathaniel Thomas holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 14 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $71,420.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Lawrence Faries Iii works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. Lawrence earned $71,417 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Tyuana Spencer holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $71,407.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Scott Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). James earned $71,402 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric Aldenhoff serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,391.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Rentate Sterrette is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). 2014 total compensation came to $71,384.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Evans serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,379.