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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Nicholas M Bailey 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 $86,173.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles R Hoffman serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $86,152.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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William Albrecht holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $86,144.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Eric Ross 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 $86,143.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Liqouri Stith works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Liqouri earned $86,135 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Alan Berkley holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $86,128.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Paul Carter is a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). 2014 total compensation came to $86,120.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brandon Strausser is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $86,107.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sha'Nika Miller serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $86,102.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Timothy S Cashion is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $86,082.
Na/Fire Department
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Reginald Session is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $86,056.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Vernon Johnson Jr. is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $86,041.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kirk J Confair works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Kirk earned $86,035 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Murray works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. James earned $86,028 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Maurice Grant serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $86,019.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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David Olsen is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). 2021 total compensation came to $86,015.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Glacken serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $86,013.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shannon Troy works as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Shannon earned $86,006 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Alex Mcgee holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,977.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Pamela C Seawell serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $85,973.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Edwards holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $85,973.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Alex Mui is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $85,964.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gilbert Hoerl is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. 2014 total compensation came to $85,944.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Coursey serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,938.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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William H Kennedy Iii holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,928.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tiffany Randolph holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $85,919.
Fire Captain Usr Als/Fire Department
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Scott Merbach holds the role of Fire Captain Usr Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $85,893.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tameka Deans holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,891.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Gregory Nelson works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Gregory earned $85,888 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Angel Perez serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,883.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Rozankowski serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 35 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $85,876.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Shean Camper is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. 2014 total compensation came to $85,872.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Travis Curtis serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $85,869.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Larry Talley Jr is a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $85,854.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Richard Parker Iii works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). Richard earned $85,852 in 2012.
Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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Lawrence Goldberg works as a Fire Captain Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 20 years of service. Lawrence earned $85,849 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Williams works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Justin earned $85,843 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Corey S. Morrison serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,841.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Mustin holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $85,840.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeremy Mcgainey is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). 2025 total compensation came to $85,838.