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 Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Sheppard is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $81,902.
Agency IT Specialist III (Civil Service)/Fire Department
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Timothy Feilinger works as a Agency IT Specialist III (Civil Service) for Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. Timothy earned $81,891 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dylan Patterson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $81,879.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Dickinson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $81,874.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Tamburro serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $81,874.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Miller works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 3 years. Marcus earned $81,865 in 2022.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Laura D Meyers is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $81,848.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Sherry Wagner holds the role of Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 17 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $81,846.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Quick serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 14 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $81,818.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Haseeb Durrani is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $81,813.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Gregory serves as a Fire Captain. Hired in 1997, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $81,813.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anita Hagley holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $81,800.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christine Sorenson works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. Christine earned $81,798 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Raab serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $81,790.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathaniel Moore is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $81,787.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Moore Jr works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Joseph earned $81,728 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Greene serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $81,689.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenyonna Samuels serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 4 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $81,642.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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August Pierson Jr works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 28 years. August earned $81,640 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Wright holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $81,632.
911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Shirley Kakellos is a 911 Operator Supervisor at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 36 years). 2021 total compensation came to $81,630.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Shawnetta Moore holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $81,613.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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John Blake works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 16 years). John earned $81,609 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kendall Hendrix serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $81,608.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Stacy Scardina works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 12 years). Stacy earned $81,583 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Berger serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $81,573.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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John Britcher works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1983 (about 29 years). John earned $81,568 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Deandre Dorsey holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $81,553.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Cheri Blount holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $81,536.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sheila Freeman-Mcnair works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Sheila earned $81,531 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Owens holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $81,522.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Gattens is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $81,507.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Vernee Peters holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 17 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $81,474.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Leslie Howell is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $81,460.
Fire Lieutenant Oem/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Bovaird serves as a Fire Lieutenant Oem. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $81,443.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Swab serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,408.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Russell Watson works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 30 years. Russell earned $81,404 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Service Instru/Fire Department
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Julie Snyder holds the role of Fire Emergency Service Instru at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $81,357.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Keemberly Antunez holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,319.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kensington White Iii serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $81,316.