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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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Brooks works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 5 years of service. Keith earned $75,233 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Albert Harrison Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 26 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $75,230.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Michael Jordan works as a EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Michael earned $75,200 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Marcus Martin is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). 2014 total compensation came to $75,199.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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William Stewart holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 22 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $75,195.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gin Gantt serves as a 911 Operator. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $75,169.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Del Holmes holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 15 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $75,165.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Natasha L Goode is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $75,154.
Contract Service Specialist II/Fire Department
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Connor Scott works as a Contract Service Specialist II for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Connor earned $75,123 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Paul Jones works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. Paul earned $75,119 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Norman Rogers works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. Norman earned $75,112 in 2012.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sabrina Williams serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,098.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Alexander Haslacker is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 5 years). 2022 total compensation came to $75,098.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Ronald Glacken is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $75,097.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Jones serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 14 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $75,097.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nelson Saunders is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $75,092.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Belton works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. Patrick earned $75,087 in 2021.
Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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William Harris Jr works as a Fire Operations Aide for Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. William earned $75,054 in 2012.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Linda Raab-Carter is a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $75,052.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Andrew Shows works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 30 years. Andrew earned $75,041 in 2012.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Harry Conway serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $75,027.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Abramson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Aaron earned $75,012 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Jamaal Booker holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $74,999.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Calafiore Sr serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1993, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $74,998.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Boniface works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Keith earned $74,994 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Randy Iman works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Randy earned $74,974 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Larry Kearns Ii serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $74,964.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Gary Nelson is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. 2014 total compensation came to $74,963.
Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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Vinson Hagley holds the role of Fire Operations Aide at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 16 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $74,948.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Angel Richardson works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 7 years). Angel earned $74,938 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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William Pleiss holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 39 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $74,905.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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John Miller works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. John earned $74,903 in 2012.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Altieri Ii is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 18 years). 2014 total compensation came to $74,883.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric Wieciech serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $74,865.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Malcolm Davis serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $74,857.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Foster serves as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als. Hired in 1984, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $74,853.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Doktor serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $74,845.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Maurice Grant is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). 2012 total compensation came to $74,819.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Robert Dunlap works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Robert earned $74,819 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jackson W Norman serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,809.