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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41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Shane Biggs works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Shane earned $98,763 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Vincent Tyson is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $98,750.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alex M Lipka holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $98,736.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Heather Frend serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $98,736.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Bowers is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $98,723.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Melvin Hopkins works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Melvin earned $98,711 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Carl Robinson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $98,709.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Reilly serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $98,690.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Kane is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $98,678.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Behnke holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,661.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ian Runkles holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,652.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Beau Schreiber serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $98,612.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Magaha Jr serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $98,568.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony George works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Anthony earned $98,565 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frederick Fischer serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,557.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Ian Runkles works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Ian earned $98,539 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Christine Shreve works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. Christine earned $98,535 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Reed serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $98,505.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Beal works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 32 years of service. Charles earned $98,499 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Oliver holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $98,449.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Aaron Wodka is a Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). 2014 total compensation came to $98,448.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Anika Mccready holds the role of 911 Lead Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $98,444.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Krebs holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,420.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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John Morris is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $98,405.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ross Trovinger is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. 2021 total compensation came to $98,376.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tashawna Holland 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 $98,347.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Oliver serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $98,337.
C Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christine Sorenson works as a C Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Christine earned $98,330 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Mccarthy serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2000, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $98,293.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Meaghan Ryan is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $98,292.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Brant Woodhouse is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $98,289.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Nye holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,287.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Franklin Hudak is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 30 years). 2012 total compensation came to $98,285.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kyle Kressman works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Kyle earned $98,277 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Landon T Ross serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,242.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyonia Mclean holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 9 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $98,237.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Shaver works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. John earned $98,206 in 2021.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Ronald Brown Jr holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 30 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $98,196.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Shiloh is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $98,146.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Hardesty holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $98,145.