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 Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Robert Omalley holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 28 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $76,061.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Jamboretz works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Brian earned $76,029 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Ellery Queen holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $76,019.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kevin Hook works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 10 years. Kevin earned $75,991 in 2011.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Robert Duckett Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 15 years. Robert earned $75,990 in 2014.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Michael Adamczyk works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Michael earned $75,989 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S/Fire Department
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Stephen Russell works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. Stephen earned $75,972 in 2014.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Whitney Nixon holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,964.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Charlene Brown holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $75,963.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Gregory Matysek is a Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 17 years. 2012 total compensation came to $75,946.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Everett Lewis works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 26 years). Everett earned $75,934 in 2014.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Mary Mcelroy works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Mary earned $75,925 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Lamar Giles holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $75,914.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott W Huffman serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,904.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Mcgee holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $75,892.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Ivana Allen holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $75,886.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jon Meadowcroft Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. Jon earned $75,885 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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James Williams works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 19 years. James earned $75,861 in 2012.
33267 - Records and Payroll Manager/Fire Department
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Danielle Pulley works as a 33267 - Records and Payroll Manager for Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Danielle earned $75,852 in 2024.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Meaghan Ryan is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. 2014 total compensation came to $75,844.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Maslo works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Steven earned $75,829 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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John Neuberger is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. 2012 total compensation came to $75,814.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Tishanna Lowery is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. 2021 total compensation came to $75,805.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Carrie Naylor works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 10 years. Carrie earned $75,805 in 2011.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Charlene A Walker works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. Charlene earned $75,798 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Seth Boyd is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $75,785.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Maxwell Krug serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,750.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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David Stroup works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. David earned $75,731 in 2012.
Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Fannon serves as a Fire Captain Als. They have served since 2004 (about 8 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $75,724.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Hudson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $75,703.
00085 - Operations Officer I (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Shamika Smith holds the role of 00085 - Operations Officer I (Non-Civil) at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,702.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Albert Jarrett serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2000 (about 14 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $75,688.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael O'Connor serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $75,681.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Lakisha St Hill holds the role of 911 Lead Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $75,673.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Harry Lancellotti Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 15 years. Harry earned $75,673 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Arthur Washington Jr is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. 2014 total compensation came to $75,672.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Citara Mcmillan is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $75,649.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Damian Briscoe works as a EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Damian earned $75,640 in 2014.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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Bryan Mccarty is a Marine Engineer Fire Department at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). 2012 total compensation came to $75,632.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Neisser is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $75,630.