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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Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Chad S Canary works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Chad earned $218,658 in 2025.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Mya J Mcconnell is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $218,141.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles H Grantland 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 $218,118.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic/Fire Department
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Donald Dziwulski holds the role of 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $217,798.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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John P Macken holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,494.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher J Coker works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). Christopher earned $216,257 in 2025.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Duane Hull holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 13 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $216,163.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Lenore Scharf holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 1988, they have about 33 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $216,007.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Carlton G Pinkney is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $215,363.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dante P Stewart serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $214,891.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kristy L Garrett holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,816.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rodney C Ferebee serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $214,501.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Clarence M Johnson works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Clarence earned $214,451 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Ganzzermiller serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $214,301.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas S Taylor holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $214,269.
N/A/Fire Department
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Stephen Canter works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 1974, they have about 50 years of service. Stephen earned $214,047 in 2024.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles C Holland is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $213,858.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Christopher S Jackson holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $213,339.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Jacob D Van Gelder holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,755.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carrie L Naylor serves as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $212,407.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Lenore Scharf is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $211,946.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Daniel Sloan is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $211,944.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher T Hutson serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,732.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Garrett works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. Ronald earned $211,582 in 2024.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey D Dausch works as a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Jeffrey earned $211,117 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic/Fire Department
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Donald M Dziwulski works as a Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Donald earned $210,684 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Sipes works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. Steven earned $210,550 in 2024.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Neka Golson holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $210,280.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shawn Stewart is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $210,266.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Seneca T Allison is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $210,235.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Derrick Potts is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $210,004.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Harry T Conway is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. 2025 total compensation came to $210,003.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christian W Donley is a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $209,700.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brett J Segal serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $209,698.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamin J Mcqueen Bey serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $209,479.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kensington W White serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $209,157.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott T Garrett holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $209,049.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jalonda Johnson holds the role of 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 23 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $208,952.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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James U Matz works as a Assistant Fire Chief for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). James earned $208,883 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Vinson R Hagley is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). 2025 total compensation came to $208,709.