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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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Elijah Martinez is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $89,204.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Hamilton is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. 2014 total compensation came to $89,204.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Timothy Sinnott holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $89,162.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Suzanna K Rakoski works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Suzanna earned $89,147 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaliyah Freeman holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $89,141.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kori Richardson serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,133.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason S Yates holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $89,095.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Obst is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $89,086.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gemius Edwards holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $89,078.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Bryant works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). Kenneth earned $89,064 in 2021.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Glenn Kukucka works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 27 years. Glenn earned $89,033 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon A Johns works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Brandon earned $89,028 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Charles Biggus is a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. 2014 total compensation came to $89,023.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Shaney Gohl works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. Shaney earned $89,012 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Henrietta Lewis-Ott holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $89,008.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Killian R Mccarthy serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,997.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bryan Stasko serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $88,986.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Stroup is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $88,977.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Riddell serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $88,970.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marc Taylor works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). Marc earned $88,968 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Biermann holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $88,963.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frank Farrell serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 26 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $88,961.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Chad Wood works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Chad earned $88,961 in 2025.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Dallas Kopp holds the role of Marine Pilot at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 28 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $88,934.
General Counsel/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eilene Brown serves as a General Counsel. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $88,926.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Strozykowski serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,903.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Adrian Golodolinski is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). 2021 total compensation came to $88,901.