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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Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Karly Biddison works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Karly earned $92,167 in 2014.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Carroll serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,166.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Michael D Cieri is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $92,139.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Zachary Immel works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Zachary earned $92,135 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Isaiah Haney holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $92,133.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chaz Carter serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $92,132.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lamar Giles serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $92,115.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren Sullivan is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. 2024 total compensation came to $92,115.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick A Taylor serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,080.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Daniel Miller is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $92,069.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Roth serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $92,047.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Russell Mueller serves as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $92,033.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Ryan Barrow holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $92,033.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Anthony Tingler works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 8 years). Anthony earned $92,032 in 2022.
Na/Fire Department
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Ronald Raab is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). 2023 total compensation came to $92,020.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, C Culler serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,011.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Miller serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $92,008.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Dimick holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $92,003.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Courtney Coleman works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Courtney earned $91,980 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alexander Haslacker works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Alexander earned $91,962 in 2024.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Shane Biggs holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,954.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Jordan Woutila is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). 2021 total compensation came to $91,938.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kyle Nye holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,933.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Duckett is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. 2021 total compensation came to $91,910.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Earl Boston is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $91,905.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Riley holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,893.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Brittany N Hemmingway is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. 2025 total compensation came to $91,874.
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James Middleton appears in Fire Department payroll as a Firefighter Suppression, with $91,872 reported in 2021 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Nitz holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,851.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jay Chenoweth is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. 2021 total compensation came to $91,832.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Edgar Basford holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $91,824.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Rebecca Chenoweth is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. 2014 total compensation came to $91,822.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Tamburro holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $91,808.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Scelsi holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,797.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerry Ford holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,794.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Takeya Little works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Takeya earned $91,791 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Melvin Hudson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $91,785.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Derrick Ready is a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). 2014 total compensation came to $91,780.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Rogers holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,774.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Yingling is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 29 years. 2014 total compensation came to $91,769.