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, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Steven Dorsey is a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). 2014 total compensation came to $76,937.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Darrin Catts is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. 2014 total compensation came to $76,896.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Mcneill is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. 2014 total compensation came to $76,896.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Charles Holland Iii holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $76,888.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jay Goldman serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $76,828.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shaun White is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). 2014 total compensation came to $76,816.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Belgio serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $76,809.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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James Lankford Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). 2014 total compensation came to $76,796.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Dennis Pettis is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). 2014 total compensation came to $76,794.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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David Blizzard is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $76,789.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sharonda Myrick is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2013 (about 10 years). 2023 total compensation came to $76,762.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Jones works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 5 years). Michael earned $76,755 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrei Turets works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Andrei earned $76,749 in 2025.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Michele Dunphy is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $76,733.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ethan Sorrell holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $76,727.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Ward serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $76,719.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Shantel Jones works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Shantel earned $76,714 in 2024.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Maria Murray works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. Maria earned $76,713 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Patrick Mcnulty is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 34 years). 2014 total compensation came to $76,711.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Mccarthy is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 14 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $76,685.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Thea King is a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $76,662.
Emergency Medical Supply Coordinator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Wainwright serves as a Emergency Medical Supply Coordinator. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $76,650.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Felix works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Wayne earned $76,639 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darryll Williams serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1991, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $76,609.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Robert Eder holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1974 (about 38 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $76,596.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Meile Iii is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $76,588.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Harris serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $76,583.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Armiger holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $76,581.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Natasha Goode holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,571.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Louis Gross holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $76,546.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Shelita Jefferson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $76,540.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Matthew Saylor holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $76,520.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Minutoli serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $76,513.
Contract Services Specialist II/Fire Department
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Christopher Hiles is a Contract Services Specialist II at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $76,500.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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John Thursby Jr works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). John earned $76,488 in 2014.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Bryan Chambers is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $76,461.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Richard Haines holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $76,459.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron Myers serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $76,450.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Brocato works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Anthony earned $76,441 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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Franklin Adkins Jr holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $76,438.