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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41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Devon Dorsey holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,651.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Reginald Session is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 17 years. 2022 total compensation came to $94,646.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Asher Leeder is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 5 years). 2023 total compensation came to $94,644.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Stracke works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Joseph earned $94,632 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Colleen Best serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2018, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $94,609.
41207 - Firefighter Paramedic/Fire Department
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Bryan Isaacs holds the role of 41207 - Firefighter Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $94,609.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daryl Johnson works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. Daryl earned $94,600 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Ian Runkles works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). Ian earned $94,597 in 2023.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Eric Aldenhoff is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 21 years. 2022 total compensation came to $94,594.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Cosenza is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $94,593.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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James Cavasina works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. James earned $94,585 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kyle Gabriele 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 $94,550.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Wilcox serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,505.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Frank Deems Iii is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 17 years. 2012 total compensation came to $94,482.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jason Ward is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $94,471.
Na/Fire Department
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Robert Langan works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 36 years of service. Robert earned $94,469 in 2022.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Cheryl Barr is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $94,448.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Hann is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $94,435.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Chlan is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $94,389.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Charline Stokes is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 24 years). 2012 total compensation came to $94,336.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Relana Allen serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $94,334.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Polomski serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $94,305.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel P Kelley holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,287.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Craig Triplett is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $94,283.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Taylor serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $94,282.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Chad Rizzuto holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $94,271.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Bridget Richards holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $94,268.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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James Vodarick works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 14 years). James earned $94,267 in 2022.
41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Thomas Scovens works as a 41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Thomas earned $94,261 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Sierra Davis holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,256.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Wiley works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Kevin earned $94,219 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Maslo holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,168.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Bowers serves as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 23 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $94,167.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bruce L Jones holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $94,142.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan H Ward works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Ryan earned $94,116 in 2025.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Yolanda Johnson holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $94,098.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Cridlin holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $94,094.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Megan Fannon serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 8 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,082.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Manno works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). Jeffrey earned $94,067 in 2021.
Fire Command Staff I/Fire Department
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Arthur Cate Iii is a Fire Command Staff I at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 21 years. 2011 total compensation came to $94,060.