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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Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Terrell Williams works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Terrell earned $79,565 in 2025.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Willenburg serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2015 (about 8 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $79,546.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Murray Iv serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $79,528.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Herbert Hughes works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Hired in 1984, they have about 28 years of service. Herbert earned $79,519 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Scott Garrett works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 15 years. Scott earned $79,514 in 2012.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Petz is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 14 years. 2023 total compensation came to $79,489.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Erika Duncan holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $79,488.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Washington Jr serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $79,463.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Thomas Moore holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their hire date on record is -17193600000. In 2012, their total compensation was $79,442.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Ryan King works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 4 years. Ryan earned $79,432 in 2014.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Bart Cohey is a Marine Pilot at Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). 2012 total compensation came to $79,420.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Kehne serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $79,420.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Paul Novak Jr holds the role of Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 17 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $79,405.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Derrick Turrentine is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $79,351.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyrone Alford works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Tyrone earned $79,330 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Justin Hale serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $79,322.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Hoban serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $79,321.
Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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Shane P Horn holds the role of Operations Officer I at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $79,293.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kara Sipes holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $79,292.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Thomas serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 29 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $79,266.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Russell Lichtenberg holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 28 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $79,264.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Mark Scroggins is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). 2014 total compensation came to $79,261.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Darby works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. Jeffrey earned $79,247 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Edsall serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $79,234.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Troy Barnes serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $79,230.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Britcher is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $79,222.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Harry Jackson holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 33 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $79,204.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brody Griffin serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $79,198.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Kimberly Courtney-Hammel is a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). 2014 total compensation came to $79,197.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul Prugar serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $79,191.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Jawan Yancey is a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. 2014 total compensation came to $79,183.
Accountant II/Fire Department
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Courtney R Pompey works as a Accountant II for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Courtney earned $79,175 in 2025.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jasmine Colvin serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,168.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator/Fire Department
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John Lotz is a Fire Emergency Boat Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 32 years). 2012 total compensation came to $79,160.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Hoisington serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $79,152.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Shortt serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $79,130.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Folderauer serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $79,126.
HR Business Partner/Fire Department
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Michelle Rhoney holds the role of HR Business Partner at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,116.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Edwards works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Anthony earned $79,105 in 2025.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cynthia A Allen serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,097.