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 Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Schultz holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 32 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $81,273.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Swindle holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $81,262.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Janiqua Tildon works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. Janiqua earned $81,246 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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George Hirsch holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $81,231.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Halterman holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Their hire date on record is 24710400000. In 2012, their total compensation was $81,215.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Kimberly Onyemauche works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Kimberly earned $81,210 in 2021.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Charlene Walker is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2012, they have about 9 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $81,200.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sharon Patillo works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). Sharon earned $81,186 in 2021.
Fire Press Officer/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ian Brennan serves as a Fire Press Officer. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $81,185.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Maddox serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $81,174.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Hudson is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). 2021 total compensation came to $81,173.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Maria A Basilio is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $81,166.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Omar Shareef works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. Omar earned $81,098 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeremiah Gibbons holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 8 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $81,096.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Shoop holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $81,062.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Stracke serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $81,061.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Crone serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $81,061.
Division Chief I/Fire Department
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Richard Flury works as a Division Chief I for Fire Department. They have served since 1975 (about 39 years). Richard earned $81,051 in 2014.
10217 - Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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Tishawna Mcgowan is a 10217 - Grant Services Specialist III at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $81,008.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Amy Smith is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $80,992.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Tyler Tyson Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $80,978.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Clarence Watford works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Clarence earned $80,978 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Scott Merbach works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. Scott earned $80,967 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Norman Rogers serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $80,936.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Mathe serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $80,930.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alan Berkley serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,921.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dale Evans serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2014 (about 8 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $80,916.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathaniel Moore works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 18 years of service. Nathaniel earned $80,907 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joe Evans holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 32 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $80,902.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Grosscup serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 32 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $80,877.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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James Goss works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. James earned $80,867 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Joe Evans holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 30 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $80,861.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Barbara Moore holds the role of Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $80,839.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Gabriele holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 3 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $80,835.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Donovan Atkins works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). Donovan earned $80,824 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Derrick Wilmering serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 11 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $80,813.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Willie Faconer holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $80,805.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Margiotta serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $80,805.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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James Costin holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 29 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $80,795.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ira Mitchell Jr serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $80,764.