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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41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Todd Waszelewski is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 12 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $85,418.
Agency IT Specialist III (Civil Service)/Fire Department
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James Denney works as a Agency IT Specialist III (Civil Service) for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about a year. James earned $85,403 in 2021.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Kendall Jackson works as a EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Kendall earned $85,378 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Sheffield is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). 2014 total compensation came to $85,377.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ivy Brooks-Hailey works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Ivy earned $85,374 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Scott holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,354.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Symone Lee serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,345.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Rodgers serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,343.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony V Brocato works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Anthony earned $85,338 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Todd Rogers holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $85,320.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Herbert Gilliam works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Herbert earned $85,312 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Timothy Brozoskie works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Timothy earned $85,310 in 2021.
Na/Fire Department
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Gene Holland is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). 2023 total compensation came to $85,304.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Margiotta holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,297.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Joshua Shaffer holds the role of Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 11 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $85,292.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Malone serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,286.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Earl Boston works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. Earl earned $85,279 in 2023.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Chanelle Smith is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 7 years. 2022 total compensation came to $85,276.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Neutzel holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $85,252.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Brittany Hemmingway works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Brittany earned $85,247 in 2024.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Gene Holland holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 18 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $85,246.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Green serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $85,242.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Machelle Eagle holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 26 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $85,238.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp/Fire Department
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Gary Stoltz works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Als Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. Gary earned $85,238 in 2014.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Stephan Fugate works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 38 years. Stephan earned $85,199 in 2012.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Scott Cooney holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $85,171.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Lipka Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 17 years. Joseph earned $85,143 in 2014.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Brown works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. Ronald earned $85,111 in 2014.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Rebecca Smith is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). 2024 total compensation came to $85,101.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alfonso Joyner serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I. They have served since 1992 (about 20 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $85,086.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Monyette Smith Swann holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 26 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $85,080.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Latonya Anderson is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $85,072.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Kiewit holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $85,070.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Mullins is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. 2014 total compensation came to $85,051.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Everett Hoffman is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. 2021 total compensation came to $85,033.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Hale is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $85,030.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Elisa D Smallwood works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Elisa earned $85,028 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Steele serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $85,003.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Britcher holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1983, they have about 31 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $84,998.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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James R Flanders is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,988.