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, Lewis Berkeley serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $77,786.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Emmanuel Melton is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). 2021 total compensation came to $77,780.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Hiram L Smith holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,779.
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Paul Butrim holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 17 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $77,769.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Peter Henson is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. 2014 total compensation came to $77,768.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Jason Callis Sr is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). 2014 total compensation came to $77,760.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Reginald Session Jr serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $77,747.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Kayode Montgomery is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $77,745.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Nine Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). Robert earned $77,737 in 2014.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Harley Eagle works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Harley earned $77,734 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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David Zepp works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. David earned $77,731 in 2014.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Ruth Blackwell works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Ruth earned $77,696 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Edward Kohlhepp works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. Edward earned $77,690 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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William Sheffield is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). 2012 total compensation came to $77,676.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Brian Canary holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $77,674.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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C Caisse holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 15 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $77,638.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Donald Watson Jr is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $77,632.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Degges works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. Charles earned $77,604 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Stephen Cobo is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. 2012 total compensation came to $77,603.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Arnold Jr is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). 2014 total compensation came to $77,587.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Washington holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $77,574.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Galliher works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Michael earned $77,572 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Megan Henderson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Megan earned $77,563 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Deidre Weems holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 16 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $77,545.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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John Henderson works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. John earned $77,539 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Keemberly A Lopez holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,533.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Aaron Simmons Sr. holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 15 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $77,523.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Davis serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $77,522.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gordon Iannetta serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $77,479.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Clarence Hunter works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Clarence earned $77,479 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Ruth Blackwell works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Ruth earned $77,475 in 2021.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Riley Jr serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 11 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $77,474.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jermaine Footman holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $77,462.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron Edwards serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 1988, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $77,453.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Kristoffer Maher works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 18 years of service. Kristoffer earned $77,450 in 2014.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Toleson serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $77,434.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Jachelski Iii serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $77,431.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Kathryn Cox is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 17 years. 2012 total compensation came to $77,427.
00087 - Operations Officer III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gia Montgomery serves as a 00087 - Operations Officer III. Hired in 2015, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $77,416.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christian Pulley is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). 2021 total compensation came to $77,413.