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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41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Shamonique Gunthrop holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,688.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Troy Barnes works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Troy earned $69,682 in 2012.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sharon A Patillo serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,664.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Slemp is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $69,662.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Thurman Teel is a Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 31 years. 2012 total compensation came to $69,639.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darius Fletcher is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $69,634.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Platerote serves as a Firefighter. They have served since 1982 (about 30 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $69,625.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sterling Williams serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $69,615.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon Brittingham serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $69,586.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darryl Williams Jr serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $69,583.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Edward Smearman holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $69,581.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Kyle Bowers is a EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). 2014 total compensation came to $69,564.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Benjamin Filer works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 15 years. Benjamin earned $69,560 in 2014.
33677 - HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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Sharalyn Jenson works as a 33677 - HR Generalist II for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Sharalyn earned $69,557 in 2024.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Phillip Surdel serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,546.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Travis Curtis holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $69,542.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Paul Anthony holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 19 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $69,540.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Charles Young Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 39 years. 2012 total compensation came to $69,539.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Sierra Davis is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $69,539.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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David Brown is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). 2014 total compensation came to $69,535.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Derrick Wilmering is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $69,532.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Kerry Cohen works as a 911 Lead Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Kerry earned $69,528 in 2021.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Erinn Harris holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $69,522.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcel Connor works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. Marcel earned $69,521 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Lipka Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 15 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $69,515.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Takeedha Dennis serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $69,506.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Ray Lockett works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Ray earned $69,500 in 2012.
Operations Officer II/Fire Department
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Gia Montgomery works as a Operations Officer II for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Gia earned $69,484 in 2021.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Shawn Stewart is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). 2012 total compensation came to $69,484.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Andrew Whitehead is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $69,470.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Raymond D Hess is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $69,466.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas Warehime serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $69,437.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Dziwulski serves as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Hired in 1998, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $69,429.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Clarence Schildhauer Iii works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 18 years). Clarence earned $69,424 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michael Galliher holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $69,419.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Crews serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2010 (about 4 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $69,405.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Dennis Bentz works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). Dennis earned $69,394 in 2012.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Holt holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $69,380.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sharone Stewart serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1991 (about 20 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $69,375.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Aaron Riley is a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 5 years). 2023 total compensation came to $69,368.