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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Michael Nickerson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Michael earned $86,689 in 2021.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Eugene Von Berger holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 14 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $86,683.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dylan Patterson holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $86,663.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Lori Underwood is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. 2021 total compensation came to $86,662.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Makani Samios-Uy is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $86,646.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Devin Mckenzie serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $86,645.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gilbert Brooks Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 19 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $86,636.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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William Demand holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,634.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Winkler is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). 2021 total compensation came to $86,632.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Sarah Fouchie works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Sarah earned $86,622 in 2024.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Ruth Blackwell works as a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 6 years of service. Ruth earned $86,617 in 2022.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Jarrett Stafford holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $86,597.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Uhlhorn works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Timothy earned $86,537 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Dennis Johnson Jr is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 20 years. 2012 total compensation came to $86,534.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Prudence Torres serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $86,526.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Eddinger serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $86,525.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Terrell Taylor serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $86,509.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Michael Price works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. Michael earned $86,507 in 2014.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Misty Hyde works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Misty earned $86,497 in 2021.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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Michael Hineline works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. Michael earned $86,496 in 2014.
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Michael Palmer appears in Fire Department payroll as a EMT Firefighter Suppression, with $86,489 reported in 2021 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Andre Brooks holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,486.
Na/Fire Department
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Eric Reisinger works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Eric earned $86,484 in 2023.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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William Downing holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 28 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $86,483.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Cridlin works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 13 years of service. Brian earned $86,429 in 2023.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Jamiera Ash holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $86,417.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Melvin works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Marcus earned $86,404 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jason Anderson works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. Jason earned $86,392 in 2014.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyrone Alford is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $86,373.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wendell Singleton serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,371.
Contract Service Specialist II/Fire Department
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Patrick Nowlan holds the role of Contract Service Specialist II at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $86,370.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Ennis holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $86,361.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Tamburro serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,344.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nurideen Muhammad holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $86,318.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Quenell D Brown works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Quenell earned $86,295 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Randy Freed is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. 2021 total compensation came to $86,259.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michele F Dunphy serves as a Fire Dispatcher. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $86,249.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Westervelt works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Joshua earned $86,212 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Sherman Braxton Jr is a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). 2014 total compensation came to $86,209.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jacob Nelson serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,192.