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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At Fire Department, Brian Minutoli serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,101.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Steele serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,096.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary Toskes serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $71,091.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Vernon Tudor Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. Vernon earned $71,088 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Snyder is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $71,080.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Rosenberger serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $71,079.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Bally serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $71,077.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Hope Jacobs works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Hope earned $71,054 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Joseph Moore Jr is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $71,048.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Matthew Gellert is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 5 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $71,048.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Taylor Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1997, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $71,025.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Rudolf Walter Iv holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $71,009.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Christian Haines holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $71,007.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Frank Thomas Jr holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $70,985.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jeffery Tosh works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 31 years. Jeffery earned $70,981 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Ronald Coleman works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 26 years. Ronald earned $70,973 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Smith Ii serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,953.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Shawn Miller is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 7 years. 2022 total compensation came to $70,940.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Cottrell serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $70,931.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Raab Jr is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $70,904.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Bowers serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 14 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,895.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tishanna Lowery serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,883.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Richard Glacken is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 35 years. 2012 total compensation came to $70,878.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Takahiro Isenhart serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $70,855.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Samuel Mende serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $70,847.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Dennis Kundratic works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 27 years. Dennis earned $70,831 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Bryan Knatz holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 11 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $70,831.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Cain holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,828.
Office Supervisor/Fire Department
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Sherrie Neverdon Christmas works as a Office Supervisor for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. Sherrie earned $70,819 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Asimenios works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Michael earned $70,819 in 2021.
Fire Respiratoryapparatus Officer/Fire Department
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Richard Naver is a Fire Respiratoryapparatus Officer at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 17 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $70,816.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Chantramony Hong works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 15 years. Chantramony earned $70,812 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Samuel Burrell Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 27 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $70,797.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Joshua Willenburg is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. 2021 total compensation came to $70,797.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Jones Jr holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,797.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Leavy Pearson serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $70,791.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Barry Thomas works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. Barry earned $70,777 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Kenneth Hoffman is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $70,771.
10217 - Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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Chaya Deitsch is a 10217 - Grant Services Specialist III at Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 2 years). 2022 total compensation came to $70,769.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Valerie Triplin is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 35 years). 2021 total compensation came to $70,764.