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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911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne Harris serves as a 911 Operator Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $89,765.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Denise Bell is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. 2021 total compensation came to $89,761.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Winn is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 17 years). 2014 total compensation came to $89,760.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Buttner holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $89,756.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, April Anderson serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $89,754.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Janet Plunkett serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $89,754.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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David Omalley is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). 2012 total compensation came to $89,751.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Kusner holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $89,749.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Gary Bellegarde works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Gary earned $89,733 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Taylor L Bagnall serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,729.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Mary Ben works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). Mary earned $89,721 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Giuseppe Leslie is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $89,715.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathan Meissner holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $89,710.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Mark Ryan holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $89,709.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Sean Scarboro is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $89,703.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ijeoma Ugah serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,696.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Daniel Bloxom holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,688.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Lukiewski serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $89,684.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Robert Chich works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Robert earned $89,678 in 2021.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Langan is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 35 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $89,675.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sharon M Abdullahi holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $89,675.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brenda Hardy Holloman serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 1988, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $89,672.
41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daryl Marciszewski serves as a 41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 24 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $89,672.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Neutzel serves as a Na. They have served since 1993 (about 30 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $89,659.
911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Kerry R Cohen works as a 911 Operator Supervisor for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. Kerry earned $89,649 in 2025.
Marine Pilot Als/Fire Department
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Bart Cohey holds the role of Marine Pilot Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $89,639.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Wendell Singleton holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $89,615.
Na/Fire Department
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Matthew Wright is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 25 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $89,613.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Jeffery Jakelski is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $89,608.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Ennis Acree holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $89,605.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kristy Brinn works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). Kristy earned $89,596 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael O'Connor serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,587.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Monk works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. David earned $89,569 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Devin D Carpenter is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. 2025 total compensation came to $89,567.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Mccauley serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $89,541.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Nila Hurst holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,536.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Shiloh serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,533.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tishanna Lowery holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,526.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Bennett serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 29 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $89,525.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Raab serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $89,523.