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 Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Joseph Yingling is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 27 years. 2012 total compensation came to $83,150.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Ronald Hudgins Jr is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 17 years. 2011 total compensation came to $83,138.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Joseph Bloom holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 12 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $83,132.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shana Haughton serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $83,127.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Louis Mcclain holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 28 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $83,122.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Duronte Frederick is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $83,119.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jacob Bicking serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,103.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Farmer is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $83,103.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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John Damario holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $83,091.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeremy Ritmiller holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $83,082.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Derrick Arter is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $83,079.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Dwyer serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 19 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $83,077.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Che'Mira Forman works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Che'Mira earned $83,065 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dwight White Jr. works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. Dwight earned $83,064 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Gilfillan works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Christopher earned $83,045 in 2024.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shanell Ramseur serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $83,045.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Timothy Hamilton is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). 2012 total compensation came to $83,032.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Swartz works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. Ryan earned $83,020 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robb Soucy is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 15 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $83,017.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Theodore Heinbuch holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,015.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Killian Mccarthy works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Killian earned $82,997 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Sheppard is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $82,987.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Mitchell Reynolds 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 $82,983.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Laura Washington holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 41 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $82,947.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Melvin Wehrman Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Melvin earned $82,942 in 2014.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Beil serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $82,918.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Alexander Haslacker holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $82,903.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dean Toskes serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $82,894.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Fairley holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $82,853.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Albert Boyd serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $82,851.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Klima serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1982, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $82,850.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Snow is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $82,821.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Mya Mcconnell holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 7 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $82,818.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Damon O Puskarich is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $82,809.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Murphy is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $82,761.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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William Corrigan is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $82,752.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andre Spriggs works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Andre earned $82,749 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Amanda Stevenson works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). Amanda earned $82,746 in 2012.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, C Hutson serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $82,744.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Angel Perez works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Angel earned $82,731 in 2021.