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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Cheyenne R Clark holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $95,123.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Jefferson El Jr serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $95,107.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Jordan is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $95,095.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Smith holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $95,089.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Takeedha Dennis works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Takeedha earned $95,088 in 2024.
Fire Command Staff I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Carr serves as a Fire Command Staff I. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 22 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $95,080.
Executive Level I/Fire Department
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Spencer Nichols works as a Executive Level I for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 5 years. Spencer earned $95,049 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert W Neidig works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Robert earned $95,042 in 2025.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Michael Duany is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $95,019.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Bennett works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. Brian earned $95,010 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Harry Philavanh holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $95,009.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andre D Brooks serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,999.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brody O Griffin serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $94,992.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian K. Edwards holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,987.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Philip G Bankins holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $94,960.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Duckett works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 24 years). Robert earned $94,957 in 2023.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Kelly holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $94,952.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph William Stracke works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Joseph earned $94,922 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Crone is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $94,900.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Evers works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Charles earned $94,896 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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James Dieter holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1978, they have about 36 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $94,881.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Neal Holmes is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 14 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $94,870.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan C Swartz serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $94,862.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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C Cole works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). C earned $94,852 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Carl Harp is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 33 years). 2014 total compensation came to $94,832.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Homan serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,830.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tanisha Hoskins holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,819.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Runge holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $94,795.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul Nitz serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 30 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $94,781.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Matthew Didomenico works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Matthew earned $94,770 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Scott Beckman holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $94,756.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Stephen Maze holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $94,737.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Kyle Nye works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Kyle earned $94,730 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Craig Serrin is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. 2021 total compensation came to $94,710.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron Birenbaum serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,693.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Folderauer is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $94,690.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Dietrich serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $94,681.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Keonah Mccullough works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Keonah earned $94,673 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Wood works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Michael earned $94,673 in 2021.
Na/Fire Department
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Jennifer Meleady works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 5 years. Jennifer earned $94,656 in 2022.