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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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bruce Jones holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $80,318.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Spencer holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $80,312.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Joseph Steele is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). 2012 total compensation came to $80,299.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Hess serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $80,298.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Schmidt holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 35 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $80,290.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Thomas Lake holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $80,281.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Ronald Stewart is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. 2012 total compensation came to $80,279.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward Hall serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $80,276.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Odle holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $80,267.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Strozykowski serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $80,264.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Thompson serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1981, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $80,261.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Hawkins is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $80,252.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brenden Langford is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). 2024 total compensation came to $80,246.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darrell Buckson is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 35 years. 2014 total compensation came to $80,242.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Russell Jones holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $80,241.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Hoffman holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $80,238.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Terry Morgan is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). 2014 total compensation came to $80,232.
N/A/Fire Department
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Matthew Wright holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,214.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Chelsea Maddox is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $80,210.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Kemp serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 36 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $80,208.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Wiley serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $80,182.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Ian Horowitz works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). Ian earned $80,177 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Glime 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 $80,158.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Lori Underwood Garret is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $80,154.
Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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John Caldwell Iii works as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). John earned $80,152 in 2014.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenyell Johnson serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,106.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Trimper works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 30 years). Charles earned $80,010 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Arnold Schultz holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 35 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $79,997.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jennifer Triaca serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $79,994.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Fida serves as a Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $79,993.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Mallory Jr is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. 2014 total compensation came to $79,988.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Dieter serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1978 (about 34 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $79,977.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Christian Allinson holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $79,976.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Pope serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $79,975.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Gregory Maple is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. 2023 total compensation came to $79,942.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Stromberg works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Nicholas earned $79,923 in 2021.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kaseem Omar Ali is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $79,895.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Hartman is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 4 years. 2022 total compensation came to $79,891.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Michele Dunphy is a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $79,886.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tirokah Williams serves as a 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $79,878.