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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Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Ariel N Thomas is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $98,122.
Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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James Wallace holds the role of Fire Captain Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $98,118.
33352 - 911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raven Williams serves as a 33352 - 911 Lead Operator. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $98,106.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Terrell Lyles is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2012, they have about 9 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $98,105.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey L Belgio is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $98,102.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Novack works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). Jeffrey earned $98,096 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Ward is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $98,067.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Albert Boyd is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $98,035.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon Mattox serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,027.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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David Cox works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al for Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 23 years of service. David earned $98,005 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Deantre Atkinson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Deantre earned $97,978 in 2021.
N/A/Fire Department
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Jasmine Fountain is a N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $97,965.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Logan Murray is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $97,964.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dwaylon L Carter is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $97,932.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Donald Wright works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. Donald earned $97,931 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Novack is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $97,911.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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James Main is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $97,906.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Frank Snyder is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). 2023 total compensation came to $97,902.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Timothy Cullen holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $97,899.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Segal works as a Fire Command Staff II for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 24 years. Jeffrey earned $97,890 in 2011.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Rudolf Walter holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $97,814.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lashon Skinner serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $97,804.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Chad Rizzuto holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,803.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Lindbeck serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,775.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Dorer serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $97,759.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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William Jones holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 23 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $97,745.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Peters serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $97,740.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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James Nickoles works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). James earned $97,714 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Messoria holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $97,688.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darren Dellanoce serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $97,687.
33149 - Agency IT Specialist III (Civil Service)/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Feilinger serves as a 33149 - Agency IT Specialist III (Civil Service). Hired in 2020, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $97,670.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Paul Kron works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 13 years of service. Paul earned $97,670 in 2023.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Sharon Roy holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,670.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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C Culler holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $97,666.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Ennis is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 16 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $97,596.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ernest Trimper Iii serves as a Fire Command Staff II. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 37 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $97,594.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Snow works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Charles earned $97,586 in 2024.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christina K Jones serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,586.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Charity Graves holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 6 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $97,563.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Matthew Leak holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $97,562.