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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Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rodney Nelson serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als Suppre. They have served since 1997 (about 17 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $85,837.
Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Natarsha Banks serves as a Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $85,819.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Hiebler is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. 2021 total compensation came to $85,815.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Gattens is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $85,807.
Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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Tishawna Mcgowan works as a Grant Services Specialist III for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Tishawna earned $85,787 in 2025.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Scott Czawlytko holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 19 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $85,779.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Whitehead serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $85,777.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Scott Homan works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. Scott earned $85,777 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antoyn Redditt serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $85,770.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Eric Johnson holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $85,768.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Clark Deems serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $85,758.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor Training Qa/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brenda Renshaw serves as a Fire Dispatch Supervisor Training Qa. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $85,755.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Aaron Street holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,752.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Alan Owen is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 6 years. 2022 total compensation came to $85,751.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Gerald Hughes holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 31 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $85,708.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Alexander Haslacker holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,699.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Bowers is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $85,672.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jesse Davis is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). 2014 total compensation came to $85,628.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Pamela Seawell works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Pamela earned $85,624 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Graves is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). 2021 total compensation came to $85,617.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Aaron Simmons Sr. works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 17 years. Aaron earned $85,616 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian E Jamboretz is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $85,607.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Derrick Barton holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $85,598.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Eric Reisinger is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 11 years). 2022 total compensation came to $85,595.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brett Segal holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 5 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $85,591.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Steen works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Nicholas earned $85,568 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Patrick Dreer holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $85,551.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason E Wilcox works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Jason earned $85,537 in 2025.
C Emt-P/Fire Department
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Nicole Tynes works as a C Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). Nicole earned $85,537 in 2021.
33366 - Call Center Operations Manager/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne Harris serves as a 33366 - Call Center Operations Manager. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,531.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darnell D Hopkins is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $85,530.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Kidwell holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $85,514.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Qadriyyah Ali works as a EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Qadriyyah earned $85,489 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Keith Townsend works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. Keith earned $85,480 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Rodney Nelson is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 15 years. 2012 total compensation came to $85,471.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Heather Roth holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,455.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Schafer works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 39 years. Donald earned $85,444 in 2021.
Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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Michelle R Smith works as a Operations Officer I for Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). Michelle earned $85,429 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Harry Philavanh serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $85,428.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Jasper Jr serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 18 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $85,426.