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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41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Rock serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $255,278.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dean A Denning serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $255,249.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Ronnie G Atkinson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $254,753.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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David Goldman works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 37 years). David earned $253,913 in 2023.
Battalion Fire Chief Safety & Risk Management/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John D Boblits serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Safety & Risk Management. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $253,014.
41242 - Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward Doll serves as a 41242 - Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $252,353.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua M Evans is a Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $249,384.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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William Raab holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $249,291.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dayton R Buchanan works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Dayton earned $248,641 in 2025.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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Aaron Wodka works as a 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. Aaron earned $248,582 in 2023.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Lotz serves as a N/A. Hired in 1980, they have about 44 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $247,180.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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David M Goldman works as a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years. David earned $247,144 in 2025.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Winn serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $245,052.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Craig Mcclung serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $243,926.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott G Czawlytko serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $243,741.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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David Lunsford works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. David earned $242,346 in 2021.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Oliver serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $241,820.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Duane C Hull serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $240,769.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Czawlytko is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $240,310.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven M Sipes works as a Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. Steven earned $240,162 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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William E Tonnessen holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $240,069.
Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin S Hook serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $239,246.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Ronnie Atkinson is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $239,175.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Terrell Taylor serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Als. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $239,149.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Neuberger is a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $238,218.
00106 - Contract Services Specialist I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Farrar serves as a 00106 - Contract Services Specialist I. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $237,905.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith E Kordaz is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $237,487.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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John E Thursby is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. 2025 total compensation came to $237,038.
Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gerald A Quarles serves as a Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $236,757.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark A Lopez is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. 2025 total compensation came to $236,535.
Fire Captain, Als/Fire Department
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Albert F Jarrett works as a Fire Captain, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). Albert earned $236,332 in 2025.
Na/Fire Department
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William Miciche holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $235,863.
Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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Gerald Quarles holds the role of Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $235,351.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Duane Hull is a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). 2024 total compensation came to $235,101.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James L Oliver serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,910.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Casey Novak holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $234,320.
Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond A Bartock serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $233,953.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Leon L Parker works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Leon earned $233,798 in 2025.
41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gerald Quarles serves as a 41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service. They have served since 1993 (about 30 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $233,718.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Derrick J Turrentine works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Derrick earned $233,690 in 2025.