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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Donald Schafer Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 30 years. Donald earned $80,762 in 2012.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alvin Wilson serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1984, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $80,758.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Degges Jr holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $80,742.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Fout Jr serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 1981 (about 30 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $80,737.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Eugene Mccullough holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $80,735.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Franz works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. Andrew earned $80,724 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Heiler is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). 2014 total compensation came to $80,722.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Lyons is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). 2021 total compensation came to $80,722.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Coy Holcombe holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,718.
Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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Darryl Robinson holds the role of Fire Operations Aide at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 19 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $80,704.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Cook serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1982, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $80,669.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan A Marani is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $80,654.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Koty Wright is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. 2021 total compensation came to $80,648.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anissa Sawyer serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $80,626.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Travis Frazier holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $80,608.
Operations Research Analyst/Fire Department
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Jeanette Perthel works as a Operations Research Analyst for Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). Jeanette earned $80,599 in 2025.
33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Sharonlynn Kaczynski holds the role of 33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 43 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $80,598.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Deandre Dorsey serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $80,583.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Colleen Finkle holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 6 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $80,573.
00085 - Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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Michelle Smith holds the role of 00085 - Operations Officer I at Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 3 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $80,554.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Damjan Nisevic serves as a N/A. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,548.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Roslyn Quarles works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. Roslyn earned $80,541 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Juan Rodriguez serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $80,498.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Thomas Nosek holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 23 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $80,470.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Vernon Stephens is a EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). 2014 total compensation came to $80,454.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Simms is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 30 years. 2014 total compensation came to $80,451.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Pete Jaeger holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $80,435.
31314 - Operations Research Analyst/Fire Department
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Jeanette Perthel works as a 31314 - Operations Research Analyst for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Jeanette earned $80,428 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Lohr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $80,425.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Levendosky works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. Edward earned $80,401 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Petz serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $80,393.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Joseph Tomaschko Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1981, they have about 31 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $80,389.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Kelley serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $80,388.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Courtney Harp Jr is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $80,385.
33233 - Secretary III/Fire Department
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Joanne Drayton works as a 33233 - Secretary III for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Joanne earned $80,385 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Asimenios works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Michael earned $80,379 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Jenkins serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 41 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $80,343.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Matthew Coursey holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $80,343.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Shamer serves as a Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 34 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $80,339.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Larry Shindledecker works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. Larry earned $80,328 in 2014.