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 Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ennis Acree serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $70,756.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Omar Shareef serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $70,755.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyler Burchett holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $70,750.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Parks serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $70,741.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Eid holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,728.
52422 - Radio Maintenance Technician II/Fire Department
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Wayne Brisbon holds the role of 52422 - Radio Maintenance Technician II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 36 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,721.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Phillip Manning holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,715.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Morkosky holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,702.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Warren Womack is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 5 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $70,700.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Steven Green is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $70,693.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Thomas Ecker is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. 2012 total compensation came to $70,671.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Glascoe serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,650.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Jennifer Muth works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Jennifer earned $70,647 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Rosalind Jones holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $70,645.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Jack Kamps Jr works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Jack earned $70,613 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Pfoutz serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $70,609.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Megan Weeks serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,606.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Charles Biggus works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 18 years). Charles earned $70,602 in 2011.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Russell Lichtenberg serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 26 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $70,588.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Taylor serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $70,584.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator/Fire Department
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David Shamer holds the role of Fire Emergency Boat Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 32 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $70,583.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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David Rumber Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,562.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Loulinda House is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $70,562.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shannon Barbour holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,548.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sawn Martin serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $70,531.
Na/Fire Department
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Anthony Oles holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $70,526.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Sydney Pickett is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $70,518.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Clark works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1974, they have about 38 years of service. Michael earned $70,514 in 2012.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Blake Dorso is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $70,506.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Cyndra Bass is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $70,496.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Sydney Pickett works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Sydney earned $70,484 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Malik Habeebullah Ii works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 18 years. Malik earned $70,472 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Carr holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $70,470.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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David Carter is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $70,448.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Williams serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,445.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Miller works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Marcus earned $70,419 in 2021.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Cynthia Allen works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Cynthia earned $70,411 in 2024.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Erinn Hamner works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Erinn earned $70,409 in 2012.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Russell Phillips is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. 2014 total compensation came to $70,388.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Donald Grau works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Donald earned $70,384 in 2012.