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 Apparatus Coordinator/Fire Department
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Oscar Stinnett Jr works as a Fire Apparatus Coordinator for Fire Department. They have served since 1974 (about 38 years). Oscar earned $84,553 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Daniel Miller holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $84,543.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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Namon Whitehead works as a Marine Engineer Fire Department for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Namon earned $84,532 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Philip Bankins works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Philip earned $84,527 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shannon Wright is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $84,527.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jordan Ashe is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $84,524.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Aaron Birenbaum holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $84,518.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Myers is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $84,499.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Latisha L. Squire serves as a 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,499.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Sawn Martin works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Sawn earned $84,489 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Kromphold is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $84,485.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Walker is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). 2021 total compensation came to $84,473.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Crt/Fire Department
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Jalonda Johnson works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 13 years). Jalonda earned $84,451 in 2012.
Na/Fire Department
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Amy Goldman works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). Amy earned $84,446 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Omalley works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1984, they have about 30 years of service. Robert earned $84,403 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Avon Bryant serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $84,391.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Lawrence Dziwulski works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). Lawrence earned $84,385 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Jenkins works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 30 years). Steven earned $84,372 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Artis works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Thomas earned $84,334 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justden Gerhart works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Justden earned $84,331 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Krueger works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 18 years). Joseph earned $84,328 in 2014.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Levendosky is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. 2024 total compensation came to $84,315.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Samantha Jackson is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $84,311.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Hoffman holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $84,306.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Simpkins holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,305.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Alex Mui works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 16 years of service. Alex earned $84,293 in 2022.
Medical Claims Processor II/Fire Department
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Robinette Odom works as a Medical Claims Processor II for Fire Department. Hired in 1977, they have about 44 years of service. Robinette earned $84,288 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Markus Al Baugh works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Markus earned $84,260 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Percy Neaves holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,252.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle Kressman serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $84,243.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brennan Cabell serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $84,239.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Connor Klett serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $84,236.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Walter Jubb Iii serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1984, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $84,236.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Michele Dunphy holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,206.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Polanowski serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1973, they have about 41 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $84,178.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Markus Baugh works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Markus earned $84,170 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Emmanuel Melton serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $84,163.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Pfoutz serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $84,158.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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John Ehrgood works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. John earned $84,150 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Paul Carter works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 14 years). Paul earned $84,122 in 2012.