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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41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Uttenreither serves as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,052.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Donovan Easley holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $94,043.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher K Gilfillan holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $94,037.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Raymond Smith works as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Raymond earned $94,033 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Joshua Pope works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). Joshua earned $94,033 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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William Cook holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 36 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $94,025.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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William Downing works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 30 years. William earned $94,023 in 2014.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Colleen Best holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $94,003.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vernon Tudor serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $94,000.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bruce Jones is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $93,989.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Charity Graves holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $93,985.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Mozette Timmons holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $93,979.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Taylor serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $93,972.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Todd Rogers serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $93,969.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Dommelen works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Kenneth earned $93,960 in 2023.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Kincaid holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $93,958.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Laura Lee works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Laura earned $93,939 in 2023.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Robert Friedman works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. Robert earned $93,923 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Stephen Gibson Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $93,915.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Clark serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,915.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Stromberg serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $93,911.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Doktor is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $93,904.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Ronald Hudgins Jr holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 18 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $93,866.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Elizabeth A Callow is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $93,862.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Starkey Iii serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 32 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $93,858.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Simmons holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $93,848.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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George Jones is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 25 years). 2014 total compensation came to $93,845.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Elizabeth Fold serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $93,839.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Bradley Murray works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. Bradley earned $93,790 in 2023.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Ryan Murphy is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $93,754.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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James Joyce holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,753.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Barry Broyles is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 38 years. 2012 total compensation came to $93,752.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shane Nordvik serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $93,731.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Trina Barnett serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Hired in 2000, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $93,724.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Eric Samios Uy holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 21 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $93,722.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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James Lamartina is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). 2023 total compensation came to $93,714.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Roth holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 15 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $93,712.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Tomaschko Jr is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1981, they have about 33 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $93,710.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Van Dommelen is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $93,669.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Mcnulty serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $93,666.