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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Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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C Culler holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $87,109.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Walsh works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Jeffrey earned $87,094 in 2014.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Matthew Didomenico is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). 2023 total compensation came to $87,093.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Shows works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 32 years. Andrew earned $87,081 in 2014.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Julie Holbrook is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. 2021 total compensation came to $87,078.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Wildberger is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). 2024 total compensation came to $87,065.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Yolanda Lewis is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. 2024 total compensation came to $87,050.
Director of Youth Education Fi/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Smothers serves as a Director of Youth Education Fi. Hired in 1981, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $87,042.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kirk Thomas serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 17 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $87,037.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antonio Dileonardi serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,027.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Yates 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 $87,014.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Louis Heffner works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Louis earned $87,009 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Ehrgood is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $86,992.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Thomas holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 31 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $86,961.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Filer serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $86,954.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Alex Lipka works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Alex earned $86,950 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jacob Chaney serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,945.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Gray holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,941.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Scotty Mangum works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Scotty earned $86,938 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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John Macken works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. John earned $86,925 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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Thomas Bower works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). Thomas earned $86,924 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Scott Homan is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). 2021 total compensation came to $86,906.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Billie Davidson is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). 2021 total compensation came to $86,904.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon Mcnair serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $86,890.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eulalia Silver serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $86,886.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Dale Glatfelter holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $86,863.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jessica Thomas serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $86,859.
Fire Operations Aide Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamie Pike serves as a Fire Operations Aide Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $86,856.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mackenzie Gump works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Mackenzie earned $86,836 in 2025.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Gin G T Gantt holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,829.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shane Biggs serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $86,807.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jason Scaggs holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $86,800.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jennie Brown holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $86,780.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Allen is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $86,778.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Larry Gruzs works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). Larry earned $86,777 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ty Mcgee serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $86,775.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Liam Crumbacker is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $86,745.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Gizinski works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Brian earned $86,736 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Wiley works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Donald earned $86,709 in 2014.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kaseem Ali works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Kaseem earned $86,696 in 2024.