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 Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darryll Williams serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1991 (about 23 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $89,521.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Golas is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $89,518.
Na/Fire Department
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Derrick Barton works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 23 years. Derrick earned $89,514 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vaughn Kaszak serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $89,509.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dwayne Mullen is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $89,508.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Stallings serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 32 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $89,506.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Garrett serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Hired in 1997, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $89,499.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Donte Curtis works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Donte earned $89,497 in 2021.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Arlen Doles works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. Arlen earned $89,487 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Sarah A Fouchie works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). Sarah earned $89,463 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Richard Clark is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $89,462.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Malik Habeebullah Ii is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). 2014 total compensation came to $89,461.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Nickoles serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,457.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Greg B Kramp serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,449.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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C Diehl is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $89,443.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jordan Woutila serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2010, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $89,427.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Neidig is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $89,427.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Whitney Nixon serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $89,412.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Dale Evans works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). Dale earned $89,410 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Zachary Goldberg works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Zachary earned $89,409 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Overstreet holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $89,383.
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This Fire Captain record at Fire Department for James Smith may represent several individuals, totaling $89,373 in 2012.
00085 - Operations Officer I/Fire Department
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Edmund Goode holds the role of 00085 - Operations Officer I at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 10 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $89,370.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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James Lamartina is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $89,368.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tiffany Mcghee serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,358.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Kyle Caldwell holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 21 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $89,346.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tirokah Williams is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $89,344.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Charles Busl works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Charles earned $89,315 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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David C Zyla holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $89,298.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Megan Henderson holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,279.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Renee Moore is a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. 2014 total compensation came to $89,274.
Na/Fire Department
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Deandre Dorsey is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). 2023 total compensation came to $89,271.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Misty Hyde holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $89,271.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Dante Stewart is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 20 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $89,263.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Duronte Frederick serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,255.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Natarsha Banks is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $89,252.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Nosek works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 25 years of service. Thomas earned $89,241 in 2014.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Fairley holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,237.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Peter Swann works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Peter earned $89,220 in 2014.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle Lovell serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 6 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $89,208.