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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Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph William Stracke works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Joseph earned $94,922 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Crone is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $94,900.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Evers works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Charles earned $94,896 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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James Dieter holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1978, they have about 36 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $94,881.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Neal Holmes is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 14 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $94,870.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan C Swartz serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $94,862.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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C Cole works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). C earned $94,852 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Carl Harp is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 33 years). 2014 total compensation came to $94,832.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Homan serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,830.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tanisha Hoskins holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,819.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Runge holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $94,795.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul Nitz serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 30 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $94,781.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Matthew Didomenico works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Matthew earned $94,770 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Scott Beckman holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $94,756.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Stephen Maze holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $94,737.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Kyle Nye works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Kyle earned $94,730 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Craig Serrin is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. 2021 total compensation came to $94,710.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron Birenbaum serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,693.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Folderauer is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $94,690.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Dietrich serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $94,681.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Keonah Mccullough works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Keonah earned $94,673 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Wood works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Michael earned $94,673 in 2021.
Na/Fire Department
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Jennifer Meleady works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 5 years. Jennifer earned $94,656 in 2022.
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.