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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Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Heather Franklin holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $75,630.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Dranbauer is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. 2014 total compensation came to $75,627.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Gary Frease holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $75,608.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Crone serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $75,594.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Thomas Williams is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 27 years. 2012 total compensation came to $75,588.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Joseph Macatee holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $75,585.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tremaine Dawkins works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Tremaine earned $75,581 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Shaver Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $75,577.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Sharnita Alexander works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). Sharnita earned $75,573 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric Burroughs serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,568.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Keith Farrar works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). Keith earned $75,548 in 2012.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tracy Frank serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,530.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Raymond Whitehead works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). Raymond earned $75,480 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Walsh works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 11 years. Jeffrey earned $75,478 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Timothy Beal is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. 2014 total compensation came to $75,474.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Scott Parrott is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 17 years. 2012 total compensation came to $75,468.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren Urquhart is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $75,463.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Charles Santmyer Iii holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $75,459.
Fire Operations Aide Suppress/Fire Department
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James Mccafferty works as a Fire Operations Aide Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. James earned $75,447 in 2014.
Operations Officer I (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Ms. Shamika Smith is a Operations Officer I (Non-Civil) at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $75,422.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sharon Abdullahi serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,419.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Carl Pasquali holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $75,412.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Coker holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $75,391.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dale Mattingly is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $75,384.
Na/Fire Department
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Robert Patterson works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 6 years of service. Robert earned $75,382 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Avon Bryant works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 21 years. Avon earned $75,382 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Andrew Whitehead holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $75,377.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Laura Meyers is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $75,369.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Leak Ii serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $75,356.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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James Weglein works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). James earned $75,334 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Smith serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,304.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Macfarlane works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 26 years). Daniel earned $75,304 in 2014.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tyeshia Wilson serves as a Fire Dispatcher. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $75,287.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Elwardo Morsley holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $75,285.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Busl serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $75,279.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Earl Divers Jr serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $75,262.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Tina Stoltz works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Tina earned $75,260 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Bonnie Matthews holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $75,256.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Taylor Iv works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 5 years). William earned $75,246 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Michael Heiler works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. Michael earned $75,239 in 2012.