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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41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gerald Brooks serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,880.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Taylor works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). Robert earned $180,827 in 2024.
10213 - Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Wallace serves as a 10213 - Deputy Fire Chief. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $180,814.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Goldstein is a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $180,809.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Kirk Thomas holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $180,798.
Fire Captain Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Erica N Wilson is a Fire Captain Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $180,706.
Fire Dispatch Manager/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cassandra C Chase serves as a Fire Dispatch Manager. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,684.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Kenneth L Baker works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Kenneth earned $180,680 in 2025.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Jennie Lopez holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,624.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Charles Svehla holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 40 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $180,623.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Derrick J Snyder serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,476.
41248 - Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Dennis Winterwerp holds the role of 41248 - Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,377.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason S Stanley serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,336.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Princess Logan is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $180,022.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey A Walsh holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $180,008.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Albert J Mcgrath serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,938.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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Mya Mcconnell works as a 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). Mya earned $179,908 in 2023.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James R Peterson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,874.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Santmyer holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,831.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Shawn Keene is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). 2023 total compensation came to $179,828.
10214 - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Christopher Caisse works as a 10214 - Assistant Fire Chief for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 27 years). Christopher earned $179,815 in 2023.
Fire Captain Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Natarsha M Banks works as a Fire Captain Investigation and Prevention Services, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Natarsha earned $179,785 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Heiler works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. Michael earned $179,756 in 2024.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Princess D Logan serves as a Paramedic, Crt. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,734.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gerald J Brooks holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $179,733.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert S Taylor serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $179,662.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Vaughn C Kaszak is a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $179,626.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas D Nixon serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $179,547.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Melvin L Hopkins holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,473.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shean D Camper serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $179,382.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert J Riley works as a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Robert earned $179,337 in 2025.
41254 - Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gerald Quarles serves as a 41254 - Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services. They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $179,291.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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William Raab holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $179,234.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicole Lee holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $179,229.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Earl Taft holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $179,168.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Hahn holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $179,150.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher M Cole serves as a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,124.
10213 - Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jalonda Johnson serves as a 10213 - Deputy Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $179,118.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Artis serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $179,042.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Melvin T Holmes serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,011.