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 Crt/Fire Department
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Jason Bory is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $93,218.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Shane Keller works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 25 years of service. Shane earned $93,186 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Dennis Winterwerp holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $93,155.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Liberto serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,155.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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James Morrow works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. James earned $93,133 in 2014.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michelle Willoughby holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $93,129.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary Cromwell serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,127.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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James Davis is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 8 years). 2023 total compensation came to $93,123.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Mayfield serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $93,119.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vincent Blake Iii serves as a Fire Captain. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $93,106.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Hughes serves as a Fire Captain. Hired in 1974, they have about 38 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $93,070.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Grzech serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,062.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Cobo works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Stephen earned $93,044 in 2014.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kenneth Hawkins works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Kenneth earned $93,034 in 2023.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Rondholz serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $93,032.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew J Boyd holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory B Maple is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $93,005.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kenneth Stasko works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Kenneth earned $93,002 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Walker is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). 2023 total compensation came to $93,000.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Parker Iii serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $92,971.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Vincent Bailey Sr is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $92,964.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Timothy Curran works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. Timothy earned $92,952 in 2023.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Gabrielle Strauss is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $92,937.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Patricia Smith is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). 2014 total compensation came to $92,916.
Na/Fire Department
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Nathaniel Moore is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). 2023 total compensation came to $92,897.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Sochrin works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Jason earned $92,886 in 2024.
Fire Command Staff I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Spencer Nichols serves as a Fire Command Staff I. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $92,876.
Fire Press Officer/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Cartwright serves as a Fire Press Officer. They have served since 1989 (about 23 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $92,876.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Mccarthy works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). Jeffrey earned $92,866 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Thomas Altieri holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $92,841.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Street works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Aaron earned $92,826 in 2024.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Michael Friedman holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $92,820.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Montgomery serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $92,817.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Erica Covahey serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $92,779.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Henry works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). Daniel earned $92,775 in 2021.
N/A/Fire Department
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Daniel Watson holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 40 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $92,769.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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James Payne holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $92,765.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Dennis Greenwell works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 32 years. Dennis earned $92,750 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith E Eastman serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,740.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Julie Holbrook works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Julie earned $92,736 in 2023.