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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Nicholas Kalbskopf is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $93,643.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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John Ellis works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. John earned $93,642 in 2014.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dustin Prievo holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,637.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas Peth serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $93,630.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Williams serves as a Fire Captain within Fire-Suppression (112 Hrs). Their 2012 pay totaled $93,627.
07371 - HR Business Partner/Fire Department
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Julie Torres works as a 07371 - HR Business Partner for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Julie earned $93,620 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Everett Hoffman serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,618.
Operations Officer III (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gia M Montgomery serves as a Operations Officer III (Non-Civil). They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $93,610.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edwin Moreau serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Records show a hire date of -103680000000. Their 2014 pay totaled $93,588.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian J Hooper is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $93,586.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Cory D Miller holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,567.
Fire Operations Aide Suppress/Fire Department
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William Harris Jr is a Fire Operations Aide Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 29 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $93,562.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Moore serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Records show a hire date of -17193600000. Their 2014 pay totaled $93,555.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Ronald Flynn is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). 2012 total compensation came to $93,550.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Herbert Gilliam holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,533.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan J Crone is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $93,519.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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James Vodarick is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $93,493.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alan Owen serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $93,484.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Benjamin Alder Jr holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 38 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $93,452.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Kempisty is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $93,449.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Scott Novack holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,446.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Rabine is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $93,442.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jarrett Stafford serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $93,432.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Latonya K Anderson is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $93,428.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Alex Mui is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $93,401.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne Brubach serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,374.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nikiya Kelly is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $93,364.
Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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Robert Kranz holds the role of Fire Emergency Service Instru Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $93,347.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Chad Thatcher works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Chad earned $93,322 in 2024.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Elizabeth Fold holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,302.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Holman serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $93,299.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Yolanda Dioses is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $93,293.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Bryan Johnson is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 18 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $93,290.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nurideen Muhammad serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $93,287.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Franklin serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,282.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antonio Vincent Dileonardi serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,274.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Mekins is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $93,254.
34425 - Fiscal Supervisor/Fire Department
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Edmund Goode is a 34425 - Fiscal Supervisor at Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 11 years). 2023 total compensation came to $93,253.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Reed holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $93,236.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Neil Holmes holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $93,228.