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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Marcia Perry is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). 2021 total compensation came to $90,516.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Herbert Gross works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 25 years. Herbert earned $90,504 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Scott Huffman holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $90,487.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Hill serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 34 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $90,485.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tirokah S Williams serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,481.
Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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Jason Turner holds the role of Fire Captain Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 14 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $90,479.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Cheeks serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,477.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin M Mosca serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $90,459.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Seneca Frazier serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $90,457.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Howard Jackson is a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 42 years. 2022 total compensation came to $90,457.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Amanda Kennedy serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $90,451.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony F Cate works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Anthony earned $90,438 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Melissa Crews is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $90,430.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Clark serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,429.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Thomas Bower holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $90,424.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Raab is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $90,422.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Scott holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $90,422.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Freeman is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $90,411.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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James Bethea is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1973 (about 39 years). 2012 total compensation came to $90,408.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Stallings is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $90,403.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Latonya Anderson is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). 2021 total compensation came to $90,378.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Kordaz serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $90,369.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Jones holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $90,369.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jesse Patterson serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $90,361.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Bruce Shiloh holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $90,360.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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James Miller holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $90,359.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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James Williams holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $90,344.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Leslie Howell works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Leslie earned $90,330 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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James Bethea works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1973, they have about 41 years of service. James earned $90,329 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Dawntta Merchant holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,316.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Simmons is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $90,306.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Bryant Krohn works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). Bryant earned $90,300 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Gilfillan is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). 2021 total compensation came to $90,299.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Kerr is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. 2021 total compensation came to $90,277.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Kayla Coughlin is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $90,273.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Marcel Connor works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. Marcel earned $90,247 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Folderauer is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). 2014 total compensation came to $90,233.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Khalilah Yancey serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $90,232.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Earl Wilson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $90,227.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward Mcnair serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $90,226.