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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Na/Fire Department
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Derrick Ready holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $388,198.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David C Lunsford serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $377,136.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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David Lunsford is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $358,586.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Niles Ford serves as a Na. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $350,593.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christopher W Rondholz is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $327,305.
Na/Fire Department
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Roman Clark holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1977 (about 46 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $323,242.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Dennis A Pettis is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). 2025 total compensation came to $317,739.
Fire Captain, Als/Fire Department
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Thomas D Bower is a Fire Captain, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. 2025 total compensation came to $316,607.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Antonio A Wallace works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Antonio earned $306,818 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael E Rudasill is a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. 2025 total compensation came to $303,209.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Rudasill works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). Michael earned $294,173 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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David Lunsford works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). David earned $292,499 in 2023.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Robert Hamlin holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $290,564.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antonio Wallace serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $290,218.
N/A/Fire Department
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Rhonda Johnson is a N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. 2024 total compensation came to $288,147.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Goldman serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $287,888.
41268 - Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk Management, Als/Fire Department
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Dennis Pettis works as a 41268 - Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk Management, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Dennis earned $285,677 in 2024.
41239 - Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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Thomas Bower holds the role of 41239 - Fire Captain Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $280,283.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason R Turner works as a Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. Jason earned $278,519 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron M Wodka holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $278,352.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Nowowiejski is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1973, they have about 51 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $278,315.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christopher Rondholz holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $276,073.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Wodka is a 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $273,930.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Donald Dziwulski is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). 2021 total compensation came to $273,579.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Leon Parker serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $273,164.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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John V Neuberger works as a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service. John earned $272,186 in 2025.
Fire Systems Analyst/Fire Department
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John H Cashion is a Fire Systems Analyst at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $272,112.
N/A/Fire Department
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Gene Price holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $271,552.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark T Ruff holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $271,008.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Prince Kiepea serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $270,832.
00107 - Contract Services Specialist II/Fire Department
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Robert Mcmillen is a 00107 - Contract Services Specialist II at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $270,671.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dayton Buchanan serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $267,993.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward W Doll serves as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $265,608.
Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic/Fire Department
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Stacy A Scardina is a Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $265,543.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Rudasill holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 25 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $263,990.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Hamlin holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $263,194.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne D Nowowiejski is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1973 (about 52 years). 2025 total compensation came to $261,401.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Lenore Scharf works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 35 years. Lenore earned $257,697 in 2023.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael L Winn holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $256,543.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Cash serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $256,053.