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/Fire Department
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Randy Iman is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $70,033.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Ryan Murphy holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $70,018.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jason Richardson is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 8 years. 2012 total compensation came to $70,013.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Adrian Cook holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 15 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,013.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shanae Powell serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $70,008.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Jennell Samuels is a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 18 years. 2022 total compensation came to $70,005.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Odle is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. 2014 total compensation came to $70,000.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Aidan Despres works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Aidan earned $70,000 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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David Bildstein holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $70,000.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Mccarthy holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 12 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $69,994.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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John Thursby Jr is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). 2012 total compensation came to $69,943.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Angela Jasper is a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $69,937.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Jacqueline Hirsch works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Jacqueline earned $69,922 in 2025.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shemirra Massie serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 1996, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $69,917.
C Emt-P/Fire Department
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Darrel Blount is a C Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). 2021 total compensation came to $69,902.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Albert Yingling holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 31 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $69,901.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Lee serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $69,882.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Paxton works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Robert earned $69,869 in 2021.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Isaiah Richardson serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 27 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $69,866.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Shean Camper is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 10 years). 2012 total compensation came to $69,861.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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William Lehman works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 26 years. William earned $69,853 in 2011.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Jacob Van Gelder holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 14 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $69,853.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Hartsock Jr. works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. William earned $69,832 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Brittany Hemmingway works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 9 years). Brittany earned $69,829 in 2021.
Executive Level III/Fire Department
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Niles Ford is a Executive Level III at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, under a year. 2014 total compensation came to $69,808.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Kidwell is a Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). 2012 total compensation came to $69,794.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Nocar Iv is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). 2014 total compensation came to $69,790.
33233 - Secretary III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Karen Koehne serves as a 33233 - Secretary III. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,782.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dwaylon Carter works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Dwaylon earned $69,779 in 2021.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Kellam Jr works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 21 years of service. Charles earned $69,768 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Robert Atkinson holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 15 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $69,763.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tonya P Walker holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,750.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Diane Way serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 1991 (about 23 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $69,746.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Robin Kelly is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $69,743.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Elizabeth Edmond is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). 2021 total compensation came to $69,729.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward Arnold Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $69,711.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Brian Runge works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. Brian earned $69,701 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Aaron Birenbaum holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $69,697.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Dwyer serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $69,697.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Anthony Baka is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $69,691.