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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Jonathan Martin is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $96,529.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Alexander Mcjilton is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $96,528.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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William Jasper Jr works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. William earned $96,525 in 2014.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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James Oliver is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. 2012 total compensation came to $96,518.
41229 - Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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Sharnita Alexander holds the role of 41229 - Fire Operations Aide Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 23 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $96,514.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ariel Thomas serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,513.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Franklin works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Kevin earned $96,499 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Oem/Fire Department
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Scott Brillman is a Fire Lieutenant Oem at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $96,479.
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Payroll for Steven Stone (Fire Lieutenant Suppression, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $96,463 in 2021.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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C Hutson holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $96,463.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob G Bicking is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $96,460.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Niklaus Murphy works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Niklaus earned $96,458 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lewis Berkeley serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $96,451.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dominick Booth serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,449.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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James Nickoles holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 11 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $96,436.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kurt Franz holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,425.
Executive Level I/Fire Department
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Steven Nutting is a Executive Level I at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $96,416.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Strausser holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,413.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Logan Reid Murray works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Logan earned $96,376 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenyell R Johnson serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,365.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Robert Wilson is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). 2014 total compensation came to $96,340.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Katrina Hill holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $96,328.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ameer Shaheedpeace serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $96,302.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Landon Ross serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $96,296.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John P Ehrgood serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,277.
Fire Operations Aide, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew B Swab holds the role of Fire Operations Aide, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,271.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Poole holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $96,192.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Shannon E Troy is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $96,182.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Russell Lichtenberg is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 35 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $96,180.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Poole is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. 2021 total compensation came to $96,179.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Wood serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $96,175.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Cieri serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,175.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Pallante is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $96,170.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Elijah Martinez is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. 2023 total compensation came to $96,162.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Adrika Dashiell works as a EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. Adrika earned $96,162 in 2014.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Kimberly Onyemauche holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $96,151.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Meghan Dimick is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). 2021 total compensation came to $96,143.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher W Wildberger works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Christopher earned $96,137 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Beil works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Mark earned $96,132 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Nocar works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Joseph earned $96,117 in 2024.