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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Russell Jones holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,302.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Belton works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Patrick earned $82,298 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Carlton Gibson works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Carlton earned $82,296 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Bloxom serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $82,282.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Takeedha T Dennis works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Takeedha earned $82,261 in 2025.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Paul Sullivan works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Paul earned $82,258 in 2021.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department
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Stephen Mason works as a Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). Stephen earned $82,255 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Stephen Karas holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $82,240.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Wildberger works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 14 years. Christopher earned $82,232 in 2023.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cassandra Chase serves as a Fire Dispatch Supervisor. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $82,228.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jasmine Christina Colvin serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,207.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Jamboretz serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,205.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Blakeley holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $82,203.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Adrian Golodolinski works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Adrian earned $82,203 in 2024.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Deandre Dorsey works as a EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Deandre earned $82,201 in 2014.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Francis Janczak Iii serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. They have served since 1996 (about 18 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $82,186.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Charlene Brown works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 33 years of service. Charlene earned $82,166 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob Danner holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,165.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Hardesty is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 17 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $82,150.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Eugene C Edwards is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $82,142.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Mitcheltree Iii works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. John earned $82,110 in 2025.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kelvin Stanley is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). 2014 total compensation came to $82,102.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Steven Stone is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 30 years. 2012 total compensation came to $82,099.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gary Frease works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Gary earned $82,097 in 2014.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Kevin Williams holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $82,026.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cory Miller serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $82,024.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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John Parker is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 17 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $82,012.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Abdul Waajid holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $82,005.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Aaron Burrell works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 30 years). Aaron earned $81,994 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Andrew Freiert holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $81,985.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Patrick Dreer works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Patrick earned $81,977 in 2021.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Donte Andrews holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $81,973.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Demetrius Platt serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1983 (about 31 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $81,971.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Misty Hyde holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $81,966.
Na/Fire Department
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Summer Lloyd holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 19 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $81,950.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Kenneth Nowakowski is a Marine Pilot at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. 2014 total compensation came to $81,940.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Smith serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $81,927.
Executive Level I/Fire Department
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Connor Scott works as a Executive Level I for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. Connor earned $81,915 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edwin Moreau serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Records show a hire date of -103680000000. Their 2012 pay totaled $81,915.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carlos Rodriguez serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,903.