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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33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Gin Gantt holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,719.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Tanya Williams is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $82,684.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Frank March Iii holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $82,679.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Hartsock works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. William earned $82,678 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Fischer is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $82,673.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Dunlap is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). 2014 total compensation came to $82,665.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyrone Alford holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 11 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $82,653.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Jacob Van Gelder holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $82,629.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Lurry is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $82,626.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robb Soucy serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $82,623.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Edgar Basford holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 16 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $82,618.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Charles Dixon Iv is a EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $82,608.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gabrielle Strauss serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,589.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Maria Basilio works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Maria earned $82,583 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Mccurdy works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 28 years. Robert earned $82,576 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Che'Mira A Forman serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $82,562.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Brooks Louden is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $82,558.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kurt Franz works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Kurt earned $82,554 in 2021.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Heather Frend holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $82,523.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Theresa Jones holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $82,516.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Hooper serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,515.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyrone Morris Jr works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Tyrone earned $82,485 in 2014.
Evan/Fire Department
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Brandon Strausser holds the role of Evan at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 19 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $82,481.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Kemp serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $82,471.
Na/Fire Department
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Daniel Hartman works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. Daniel earned $82,452 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Way works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 23 years). Robert earned $82,452 in 2014.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Stephanie Cisneros is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). 2014 total compensation came to $82,443.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Damian Winston is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). 2021 total compensation came to $82,438.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Higley holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $82,435.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Gulczynski serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. They have served since 1986 (about 28 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $82,431.
33352 - 911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shirley Boyd serves as a 33352 - 911 Lead Operator. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,395.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Richard Glacken is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Hired in 1977, they have about 37 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $82,387.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Mudra holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $82,382.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Ward holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $82,378.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kinyarnta Johnson is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $82,378.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Larry Gray works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Larry earned $82,353 in 2021.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thurman Teel holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 33 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $82,341.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Derrick Mcgee is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. 2021 total compensation came to $82,321.
Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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Calvin Bowman is a Grant Services Specialist III at Fire Department. Hired in 2012, they have about 2 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $82,317.
00085 - Operations Officer I (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Michelle Smith holds the role of 00085 - Operations Officer I (Non-Civil) at Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $82,306.