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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62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Janet Plunkett holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 5 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $97,010.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren Sullivan is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. 2023 total compensation came to $97,001.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerry Ford works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). Jerry earned $96,992 in 2023.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Alesha Parker holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $96,992.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne Nowowiejski serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 39 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $96,957.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Pope serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,955.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Shedlock serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,948.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jared Harding serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $96,939.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward Smearman serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $96,903.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Howard works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Steven earned $96,887 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Perry Johnson is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $96,883.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Parr serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $96,869.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Maria Ashley is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. 2023 total compensation came to $96,866.
Fire Emergency Service Instru Su/Fire Department
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Robert Mcmillen holds the role of Fire Emergency Service Instru Su at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $96,835.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Vernon Tudor works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 20 years). Vernon earned $96,835 in 2022.
N/A/Fire Department
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Erinn Harris works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Erinn earned $96,824 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Beckman is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $96,810.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Paul Kron works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. Paul earned $96,807 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David L Shoop serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $96,802.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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John Blake is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 18 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $96,770.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jon Meadowcroft serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,769.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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David B Graham works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. David earned $96,756 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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James Vodarick works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. James earned $96,753 in 2023.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Charles Holland Iii works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. Charles earned $96,742 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Jason Leone holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $96,697.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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C Cummins is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). 2021 total compensation came to $96,694.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas B Stefany works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Nicholas earned $96,690 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Bryan Stasko holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $96,686.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frederick Crawford serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $96,679.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Samuel Mende holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,656.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Amanda Kluver holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 8 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,649.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Baka holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $96,646.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Andrew White 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 $96,644.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Jones is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $96,623.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Ellis holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $96,617.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Raven Rascoe is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $96,612.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Seth Robbins serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $96,574.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Hudgins is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $96,573.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jenell Taylor holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $96,556.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Scott Beckman works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). Scott earned $96,542 in 2023.