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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Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Kenya Johnson works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Kenya earned $76,434 in 2014.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Brubach Sr holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $76,429.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Cate holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $76,424.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Meaghan C Atwell works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Meaghan earned $76,414 in 2025.
00085 - Operations Officer I (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Shane Horn is a 00085 - Operations Officer I (Non-Civil) at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. 2024 total compensation came to $76,414.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Kemp serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 32 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $76,408.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Cremeans works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 21 years of service. Gregory earned $76,407 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Daniel Edwards works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Daniel earned $76,401 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dontae Janifer Sr. holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $76,400.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Theresa Billing is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $76,400.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Eric Williams is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 37 years. 2023 total compensation came to $76,395.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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D'Andre D Darden holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $76,370.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Douglas Wagerman holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $76,347.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Blosser is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. 2014 total compensation came to $76,307.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Michael Grosscup is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 30 years. 2012 total compensation came to $76,297.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Freeman Sr works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 23 years). Keith earned $76,295 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Gregory Mullins works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Gregory earned $76,294 in 2012.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Omalley holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 34 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $76,290.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Terrell Taylor holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 16 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $76,268.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ashley Flores holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,268.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Blair Brinker is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 32 years. 2014 total compensation came to $76,264.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Wilcox is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $76,231.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Ryan holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,224.
Radio Maintenance Technician II/Fire Department
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Wayne A Brisbon is a Radio Maintenance Technician II at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). 2025 total compensation came to $76,215.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Robert Mccurdy is a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). 2012 total compensation came to $76,188.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dennis Bentz is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $76,171.
Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shane Horn serves as a Operations Officer I. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $76,167.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Keonah Mccullough holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $76,147.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Schellhammer is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $76,145.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Lichtenberg serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $76,145.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Jason H Taylor works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Jason earned $76,145 in 2025.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Meaghan Atwell holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,124.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Kirwin serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,123.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kymberly Richardson holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $76,117.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donovan Dm Easley serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,116.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Lukiewski serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $76,105.
HR Business Partner/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bobbie Ryer serves as a HR Business Partner. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 26 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $76,091.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Jones serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 17 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $76,078.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Schmidt serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1979 (about 33 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $76,071.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Dale Blackwell holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $76,067.