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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Stephen Whitman works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Stephen earned $78,165 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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William Cook Iii holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 29 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $78,135.
Records and Payroll Manager/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Danielle O Pulley serves as a Records and Payroll Manager. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $78,128.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Brown is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $78,127.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Archie Smith Jr holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $78,118.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Peter Swann is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $78,107.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Swab serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $78,082.
HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shira' A Lee serves as a HR Generalist II. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,074.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Michael Hollingshead works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Michael earned $78,070 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Derric Butta holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $78,054.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Damian Winston holds the role of 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 7 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $78,025.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Randy Harvey works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Randy earned $78,025 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Donovan Easley works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. Donovan earned $78,017 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Casey Novak is a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 14 years. 2014 total compensation came to $78,016.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Joseph Krueger holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 16 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $78,010.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nurideen Muhammad serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $78,001.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Dirusso holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $77,969.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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David Buckmaster is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 28 years. 2012 total compensation came to $77,963.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Preston Coddington is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. 2021 total compensation came to $77,962.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Conner Herlihy works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Conner earned $77,956 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Scovens is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $77,949.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Mark Beil works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Mark earned $77,933 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Sipes serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1995, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $77,921.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Bernadette Wise works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 14 years of service. Bernadette earned $77,918 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Stewart works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Matthew earned $77,917 in 2021.
Na/Fire Department
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Samantha Lovin holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $77,908.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shamonique S Davis serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,897.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Wanda C Davis holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,880.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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William Gale works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 26 years. William earned $77,863 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Harper holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $77,861.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Raymond Smith works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Raymond earned $77,858 in 2021.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Davis Jr is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $77,844.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Mcdaniel is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $77,829.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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John Lorenz holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1979 (about 35 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $77,829.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Fleming serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2000 (about 14 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $77,823.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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David Malamphy 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 $77,814.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Riley Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). Robert earned $77,803 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Gillis holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $77,803.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Asimenios serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,791.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Martin Loftus holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 1981, they have about 33 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $77,789.