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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Christopher Quick holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 12 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $71,377.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Shawn Miller holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,352.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vincent Mcdonald serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 1977 (about 35 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $71,331.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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John Townsend Iii is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $71,320.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Clinton Jordan works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 17 years. Clinton earned $71,320 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Renee Moore holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $71,307.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Timothy Sinnott works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. Timothy earned $71,307 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Shonte Adams is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). 2014 total compensation came to $71,306.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Therman White is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $71,294.
Na/Fire Department
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Sebastiana Gianci is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 3 years. 2023 total compensation came to $71,286.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Richard Murray Iv works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). Richard earned $71,265 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Gene Holland is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). 2014 total compensation came to $71,264.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Arnold Schultz works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). Arnold earned $71,263 in 2012.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kristy Brinn serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $71,259.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vernon Odle serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $71,253.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Lee Morgan works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 5 years. Lee earned $71,245 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Lawrence Faries Iii works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. Lawrence earned $71,244 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Jack Pennington works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. Jack earned $71,242 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Ashley L Allen works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Ashley earned $71,238 in 2025.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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James Humphreys is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. 2021 total compensation came to $71,236.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tameka Deans works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). Tameka earned $71,235 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Erik Miller works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Erik earned $71,225 in 2014.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brett Wilson is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $71,223.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Chad Thatcher is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $71,219.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Demetrius Platt serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1983, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,210.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Robert Brashewitz holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1984, they have about 28 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $71,207.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Kulp works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Michael earned $71,195 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Walter Stamm holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 21 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $71,181.
00085 - Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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Elise Whiteford holds the role of 00085 - Operations Officer I at Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 3 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $71,181.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Gary Nelson holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $71,181.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Theodore Heinbuch Iii is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). 2014 total compensation came to $71,180.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Lakisha Davis holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,174.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Franks is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $71,152.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Cameron Pendleton is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). 2023 total compensation came to $71,150.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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William Holthaus works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. William earned $71,143 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonah Marchanti holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $71,125.
Building Project Coordinator/Fire Department
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Richard Flury holds the role of Building Project Coordinator at Fire Department. They have served since 1975 (about 37 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $71,122.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Heather Vernon serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,109.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeremy Mcgainey is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). 2024 total compensation came to $71,108.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary Irvine serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $71,103.