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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41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Taylor serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $88,429.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Douglas Stewart works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 30 years). Douglas earned $88,425 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Anthony Yannuzzi works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Joseph earned $88,413 in 2025.
00087 - Operations Officer III (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Gia Montgomery is a 00087 - Operations Officer III (Non-Civil) at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $88,405.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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John Macken works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 10 years. John earned $88,400 in 2012.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sharon Roy serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $88,397.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Antaneia Thomas holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $88,378.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Stefany serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $88,376.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Cheeks holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,369.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Timothy Biermann works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Timothy earned $88,365 in 2012.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Westervelt serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $88,363.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Matz holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $88,329.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Maple is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). 2024 total compensation came to $88,328.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cheyenne Clark serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,315.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Aaron Street holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $88,299.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Rickie Zopp works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Rickie earned $88,299 in 2021.
07371 - HR Business Partner/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamarr Rayne serves as a 07371 - HR Business Partner. Hired in 2017, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $88,292.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Mcdaniel serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,285.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Hector Rodriguez holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,281.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Thomas Moore works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Thomas earned $88,278 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Todd Waszelewski holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $88,275.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Rock serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $88,249.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Gregory Fultz is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). 2012 total compensation came to $88,228.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Nelson is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. 2023 total compensation came to $88,216.
41264 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department
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Ronald Glime is a 41264 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $88,213.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Duvalle Johnson holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 21 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $88,213.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Hugh Jenkins Iii serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $88,204.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alan Owen holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,194.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Thomas Barnes Jr holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $88,162.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren Sullivan is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $88,162.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Lynnette T Drummond works as a 911 Lead Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Lynnette earned $88,153 in 2025.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Palmer is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 21 years). 2022 total compensation came to $88,150.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Ernestine Barnes works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 14 years). Ernestine earned $88,145 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tiffany M Mcghee is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $88,144.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Astasauskas Jr works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 17 years). Joseph earned $88,108 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Herbert Hughes holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 30 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $88,100.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carl Mallory serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $88,093.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Cheri Jackson is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $88,089.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamal Brown serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $88,088.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Vernese Hilton works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 25 years). Vernese earned $88,079 in 2014.