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 Captain, Safety and Risk Management/Fire Department
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Peter B Swann is a Fire Captain, Safety and Risk Management at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $175,571.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas J Barnes holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $175,491.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Erik R Ryan is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $175,455.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Dominique D Scott is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $175,341.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Jason Turner works as a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Jason earned $175,304 in 2023.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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William Britcher is a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 38 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $175,173.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Blosser serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $175,113.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Hubbe works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Kevin earned $174,991 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Cook serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 1982 (about 42 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $174,969.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Vernon G Tudor holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $174,941.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Sterling W Bailey works as a Fire Dispatch Administrator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Sterling earned $174,872 in 2025.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Scott B Parrott works as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Scott earned $174,797 in 2025.
41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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Dennis Dawson is a 41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $174,694.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Schultz works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Jason earned $174,614 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Lee Morgan is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $174,528.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Travis A Frazier works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Travis earned $174,509 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey E Gibson is a Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $174,414.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael V Odle holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,375.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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James R Weglein works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). James earned $174,363 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert W Brashewitz is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years. 2025 total compensation came to $174,337.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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John D Woolford is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $174,305.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Joshua Evans is a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. 2023 total compensation came to $174,296.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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William Tonnessen is a Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). 2021 total compensation came to $174,294.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Nott serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,252.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Baka is a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $174,219.
N/A/Fire Department
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William Harris is a N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 39 years). 2024 total compensation came to $174,189.
Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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Albert Jarrett is a Fire Captain Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). 2021 total compensation came to $174,182.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Harry Conway is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $174,039.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jordan J Hinton holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $174,013.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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William Britcher works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 36 years of service. William earned $174,002 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Derrick L Manning is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). 2025 total compensation came to $173,997.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Hook serves as a Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $173,974.
10213 - Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Laura Shiloh holds the role of 10213 - Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1983, they have about 41 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $173,673.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Steven Dorsey is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $173,629.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Edwards serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $173,612.
Na/Fire Department
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Brian Brown holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 28 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $173,590.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond Bartock serves as a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $173,565.
N/A/Fire Department
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Ryan Wenger holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $173,472.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Mr. Aaron Ray Simmons Sr. holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,454.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher P Williams holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,424.