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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Andrew Beck is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,987.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michele Chesterfield holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,972.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Hann is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $84,971.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Frederick Fischer 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 $84,971.
Fire Lieutenant, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Grantland Iii serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $84,967.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Krebs holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $84,957.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Foluke Ogunyoyin holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,947.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Patrick Rodgers holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,927.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Blackwell works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Robert earned $84,923 in 2021.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Lynnette Drummond is a 911 Lead Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). 2021 total compensation came to $84,915.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Makani C Samios-Uy is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,912.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darryl Williams serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 13 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $84,894.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Donovan L. Wheeler is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,892.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Darrin Danner is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 18 years. 2012 total compensation came to $84,887.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Graham works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. David earned $84,885 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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James Butler works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). James earned $84,884 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Guida holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,882.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Compton is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $84,877.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Duronte Frederick holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $84,862.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Marybeth Shaffer is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $84,852.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Graves serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,850.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Bradley Murray works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Bradley earned $84,846 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Summer Lloyd works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Summer earned $84,834 in 2021.
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This Firefighter Paramedic Supp record at Fire Department for Michael Palmer may represent several individuals, totaling $84,834 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Parrott serves as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $84,824.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Saylor serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1991, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $84,806.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Green holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $84,795.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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John Ellis is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 18 years. 2012 total compensation came to $84,778.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Symone Lee is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 3 years). 2022 total compensation came to $84,776.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Horchar Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 29 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $84,776.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Mayo works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. Nicholas earned $84,773 in 2024.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Melvin Holmes holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 9 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $84,762.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Belgio 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 $84,744.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Drexler is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. 2021 total compensation came to $84,739.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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James Duncan is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $84,735.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Donald Carroll holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,665.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick O'Connor works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Patrick earned $84,592 in 2021.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Roslyn Quarles serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $84,590.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Lilli works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Michael earned $84,580 in 2021.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Diannie Black is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 29 years). 2014 total compensation came to $84,565.