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 Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bryan K Chambers serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,062.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tiffany F Randolph holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,042.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Mudra holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 15 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $88,034.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Caira Artis is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $88,019.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Kempisty is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $87,980.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Dyches holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 7 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $87,976.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ellery Queen serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $87,970.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Pallante works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Andrew earned $87,960 in 2021.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Herbert Gilliam works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. Herbert earned $87,958 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Cate serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $87,956.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dwaylon Carter holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,950.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Hernandez serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $87,944.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Magaha Jr serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $87,921.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James C Pitts serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,920.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Lemmon serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $87,899.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Daryl Marciszewski holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $87,899.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kevin Ryan holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $87,877.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department
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Scott Barry works as a Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Scott earned $87,875 in 2021.
Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edmund Goode serves as a Operations Officer I. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 9 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $87,862.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Chlan is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. 2021 total compensation came to $87,839.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S/Fire Department
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William Foster is a Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S at Fire Department. Hired in 1984, they have about 30 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $87,827.
Na/Fire Department
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Dana Rucker works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 18 years. Dana earned $87,816 in 2022.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Frederick Fischer is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $87,805.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Meyers holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $87,804.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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John Farrell holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $87,788.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adrian Marquez serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,780.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Jaida Mayo works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Jaida earned $87,780 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Williams is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 29 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $87,775.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Dustin Prievo works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Dustin earned $87,760 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Sean Davis is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. 2021 total compensation came to $87,723.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Quinton Smith-Gee holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,722.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ethan D Sorrell works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Ethan earned $87,721 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Jerry Wittmyer works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Jerry earned $87,694 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Tamberino works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Joseph earned $87,691 in 2021.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Megan Monroe serves as a Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $87,683.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kyle Kennedy is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 8 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $87,670.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Rachael Lammeree works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. Rachael earned $87,665 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Lovelist works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Thomas earned $87,661 in 2021.
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This EMT Firefighter Suppression record at Fire Department for Kevin Brown may represent several individuals, totaling $87,644 in 2021.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Haki Ammi serves as a EMT Fire Fighter. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $87,620.