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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Andrew Malone holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $83,646.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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James Irons is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 4 years. 2014 total compensation came to $83,618.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Boblits Iii serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $83,608.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robb Soucy is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). 2023 total compensation came to $83,605.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Earl Boston works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). Earl earned $83,603 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Courtney Harp is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $83,599.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Curtis Johnson is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $83,588.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Berube serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,577.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Brown serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 41 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $83,576.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Derrick Mcgee works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 20 years. Derrick earned $83,568 in 2022.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Dwyer works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). Charles earned $83,537 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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John Simms holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $83,521.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob E Danner is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $83,510.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kori Brooks holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,507.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Kraft works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 30 years. David earned $83,503 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Gregory Maple 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 $83,500.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan N Atkinson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,461.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Grzech holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $83,445.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Howard works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). Ronald earned $83,413 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kinyarnta T Johnson serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $83,408.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Matysek holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $83,403.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Sipes is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). 2014 total compensation came to $83,401.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Taylor serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $83,385.
N/A/Fire Department
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Michael Nolan-Anderson holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,373.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kori Richardson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $83,357.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Ceiri holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $83,323.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Smith is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $83,306.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Warehime serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $83,268.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Timothy Cashion holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $83,267.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Greg Kramp is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $83,257.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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D'Andre Darden holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $83,251.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dennis Dawson serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $83,241.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brenden R Langford is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $83,230.
Fire Operations Aide Suppress/Fire Department
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Vinson Hagley holds the role of Fire Operations Aide Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 18 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $83,222.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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April Anderson works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. April earned $83,217 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Manno is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 6 years. 2014 total compensation came to $83,205.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Keith Eastman works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. Keith earned $83,199 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Daniel Nott works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Daniel earned $83,197 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Julius Jones is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $83,192.
Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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Kris Floyd holds the role of Fire Operations Aide at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 12 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $83,150.