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 Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Roy Redd Jr holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 18 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $77,393.
Na/Fire Department
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Kayla Cridlin holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $77,368.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan P Cheski holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $77,359.
Fiscal Supervisor/Fire Department
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Frank Narvell holds the role of Fiscal Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $77,331.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Mikala Gardner works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Mikala earned $77,327 in 2025.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Bellamy Iii 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 $77,317.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Dennis Lahey holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1973 (about 41 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $77,308.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Greg Kramp is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $77,302.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Young Jr serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1973, they have about 41 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $77,293.
Radio Maintenance Technician II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth L Powell serves as a Radio Maintenance Technician II. They have served since 1975 (about 50 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $77,271.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Crt/Fire Department
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Susan Catts is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $77,255.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Ray Lockett is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). 2014 total compensation came to $77,254.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vernese Hilton serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $77,244.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Vaughn Kaszak is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 13 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $77,238.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Kevin Wiley holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $77,226.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Dodson holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $77,216.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Fields works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. Robert earned $77,215 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Berube holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $77,197.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Marvin Benns works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Marvin earned $77,183 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Samuel Hadel Iii serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. Hired in 1979, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $77,182.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Clarence W Spencer serves as a 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,179.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Cieri serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $77,179.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Smith holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $77,173.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Hooper is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $77,168.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Logan Murray works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Logan earned $77,139 in 2021.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Martiera A Kelly is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. 2025 total compensation came to $77,120.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Stephen Horchar Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. Stephen earned $77,118 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Mya Mcconnell holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 6 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $77,116.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Ameer Shaheedpeace works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. Ameer earned $77,067 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tracy L Frank 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 $77,047.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Kranz Jr is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 17 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $77,033.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Eugene Jones Iii works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. Eugene earned $77,025 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sarah Knight is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $77,022.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Robert Green holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $77,004.
Na/Fire Department
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Christopher Guida is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $76,990.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Gene Price works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). Gene earned $76,982 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Robin Goff holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $76,981.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kacey Merrill holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $76,967.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Gunthrop is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. 2014 total compensation came to $76,940.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeremiah Gibbons works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Jeremiah earned $76,938 in 2021.