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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At Fire Department, Aidan Ritter serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $70,380.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Rodney Holloman holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,371.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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William Harmon Jr is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). 2012 total compensation came to $70,369.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Jason Garcia is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). 2012 total compensation came to $70,366.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Franklin serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,361.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Thomas Altieri Ii is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). 2014 total compensation came to $70,339.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gerard Smith Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Gerard earned $70,332 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Walter Stanfield Ii serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $70,329.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator/Fire Department
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Thomas Dinisio Jr works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Thomas earned $70,302 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Nila Hurst holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,288.
Operations Research Analyst/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Storm Robinson serves as a Operations Research Analyst. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,275.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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John Woolford works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 7 years of service. John earned $70,268 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Marvin Benns 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 $70,250.
Radio Maintenance Technician II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Powell serves as a Radio Maintenance Technician II. Hired in 1975, they have about 46 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $70,239.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alvin Wilson serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1984, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $70,213.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Christopher Shortt works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. Christopher earned $70,206 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Michael Brown is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $70,203.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Paulus serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,193.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Sauble serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 25 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,188.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Johnson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 6 years). 2014 total compensation came to $70,173.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Biddison serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,171.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyler Olson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Tyler earned $70,165 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Vernon Tudor Jr holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $70,154.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Lorenz serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 33 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $70,149.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kaseem Ali is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $70,148.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Paul Prugar works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Paul earned $70,144 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator/Fire Department
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Mark Fida is a Fire Emergency Boat Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 23 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $70,125.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frank Thomas Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $70,109.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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James Vodarick holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 6 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,088.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Simms works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1984, they have about 28 years of service. John earned $70,083 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Andrew Franz is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). 2012 total compensation came to $70,078.
Na/Fire Department
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Sally Payton is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years. 2023 total compensation came to $70,069.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ronald Brown is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $70,069.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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James Cavasina holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $70,055.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Lashon Skinner holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,054.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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James Butler holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,050.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Linda Snowden serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $70,048.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Padraic Shea is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $70,045.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Caldwell Iii serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $70,042.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Carl Vaughn works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 29 years. Carl earned $70,034 in 2011.