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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Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Michele Mccutchen works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Michele earned $95,482 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Stephen Paulus is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). 2021 total compensation came to $95,480.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raynette Givens serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $95,472.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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Allen Jones holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $95,456.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Seth Robbins holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,445.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Merkel serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,439.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Hanzlik serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Hired in 1988, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $95,428.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin E Grzech holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $95,419.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kimberly Staton works as a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. Kimberly earned $95,411 in 2014.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Simmons serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,409.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Brittany Y Green holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,407.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kymberly R Oliver works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Kymberly earned $95,380 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Theresa M Lavalley works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Theresa earned $95,378 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Sean Reilly is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $95,317.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Schafer Jr is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 32 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $95,300.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Timothy Curran works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Timothy earned $95,282 in 2021.
N/A/Fire Department
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Efrem Keene holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,279.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle M Higley works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Kyle earned $95,279 in 2025.
Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Mccafferty serves as a Fire Operations Aide Supp. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $95,267.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Maurice Dacosta works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Maurice earned $95,267 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Chad Rizzuto is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). 2021 total compensation came to $95,248.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tanisha Y Hoskins works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Tanisha earned $95,244 in 2025.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Kimberly Jenkins works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. Kimberly earned $95,233 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Starrs works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Thomas earned $95,232 in 2023.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kelsey Sadler is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $95,231.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Rodney Ferebee Jr is a EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. 2014 total compensation came to $95,217.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Stephen Gibson is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 37 years. 2012 total compensation came to $95,214.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Shawn Little is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). 2023 total compensation came to $95,200.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Benjamin Lichtenberg is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $95,195.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Bridgeman serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $95,190.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Lamar Giles holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 25 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,189.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric Aldenhoff serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $95,182.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Coster 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 $95,162.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Clark Deems is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). 2023 total compensation came to $95,162.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Logan Murray holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $95,154.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Geraghty serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 27 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $95,146.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Reginald Session holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $95,141.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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David Parr works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. David earned $95,140 in 2023.
Fire Command Staff I/Fire Department
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Robert Maloney works as a Fire Command Staff I for Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 14 years). Robert earned $95,139 in 2011.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Dale Glatfelter works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Dale earned $95,125 in 2024.