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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Kayode Montgomery 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 $79,875.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Paul Mcclure holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $79,874.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kristopher Ward works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). Kristopher earned $79,868 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Russell Jones is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. 2023 total compensation came to $79,863.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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David Carter works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. David earned $79,862 in 2014.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Kevin Mosca holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $79,860.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Montgomery serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $79,859.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Barry Thomas serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $79,854.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Phillip Scott serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $79,834.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Henry Frazier works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 32 years). Henry earned $79,828 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Steven Rozankowski is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1979 (about 33 years). 2012 total compensation came to $79,828.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Ehrgood serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $79,823.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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William Smythers works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. William earned $79,817 in 2014.
Fire Supply Coordinator/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Harris holds the role of Fire Supply Coordinator at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $79,807.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Emmanuel Thompson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Emmanuel earned $79,807 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Novack serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $79,791.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Howard works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. James earned $79,783 in 2014.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joel White Jr holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $79,778.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Daniel Benitez works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. Daniel earned $79,771 in 2014.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Donald Collins works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Donald earned $79,751 in 2021.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Sherry Hyde is a Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 15 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $79,734.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Wildberger holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $79,733.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Carl Harp is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 31 years). 2012 total compensation came to $79,727.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Kelly Thomas holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $79,692.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Dean Thompson works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Dean earned $79,680 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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David Warehime is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 32 years). 2012 total compensation came to $79,668.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Antonio Brown holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $79,662.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Smith serves as a Firefighter within Fire Services. They work permanent civil service, 1.17 FTE. Their 2012 pay totaled $79,661. Their bargaining unit is Firefighters,Local 798, Unit 1.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Campbell serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $79,659.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Montella is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $79,653.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Eric Reisinger holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $79,648.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Comotto is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). 2014 total compensation came to $79,633.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Taylor Bagnall is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $79,628.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Guida holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 13 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $79,616.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Killian Mccarthy is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. 2021 total compensation came to $79,600.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Henrietta Lewis-Ott holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $79,595.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Craig Triplett holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $79,587.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Daniel Kelley works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. Daniel earned $79,580 in 2023.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Gerald Quarles holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $79,573.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Miciche Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $79,568.