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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Director of Administration, Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shontee L Hart serves as a Director of Administration, Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $208,428.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Stroup serves as a N/A. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $208,422.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Charles Browning works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1728, about 294 years. Charles earned $208,296 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marquest L Coleman is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. 2025 total compensation came to $207,920.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ken C Johnson is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. 2025 total compensation came to $207,833.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Kordaz serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,661.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Kenneth Haag works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 41 years). Kenneth earned $207,573 in 2023.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Charles Browning holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1728, they have about 293 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $207,546.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard F Parker is a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. 2025 total compensation came to $207,499.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas F Cate is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $207,269.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Eugene D Hughes works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Eugene earned $207,252 in 2025.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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John F Eid is a Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). 2025 total compensation came to $206,963.
Fire Emergency Services Instructor Supervisor, Als/Fire Department
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John R Kirkner holds the role of Fire Emergency Services Instructor Supervisor, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $206,935.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Pangborn works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. Mark earned $206,849 in 2024.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Prudence D Torres serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $206,632.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Lopez works as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Mark earned $206,567 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Charles E Dwyer holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $206,548.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew P Cook works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 43 years). Andrew earned $206,511 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jalonda R Johnson works as a Battalion Fire Chief, EMS, Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Jalonda earned $206,464 in 2025.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Grantland holds the role of 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $206,447.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew E Ganzzermiller works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Andrew earned $206,384 in 2025.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mya Mcconnell holds the role of 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $206,041.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Coker holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $206,011.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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James W Morrow is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $205,975.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frank A Deems serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,937.
41300 - Fire Systems Analyst/Fire Department
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John Cashion works as a 41300 - Fire Systems Analyst for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). John earned $205,800 in 2024.
10213 - Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Khalilah Yancey serves as a 10213 - Deputy Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $205,734.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Phillip F Manning holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $205,502.
Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Fatima T Hawkins works as a Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Fatima earned $205,205 in 2025.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Michael Spencer holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $204,822.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Goodwin serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. Hired in 2003, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $204,712.
41254 - Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dennis Dawson serves as a 41254 - Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $204,402.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Chaz Carter is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $203,957.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Michael A Duany works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Michael earned $203,805 in 2025.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Christopher Jackson works as a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Christopher earned $203,527 in 2024.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic/Fire Department
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Raymond Bartock is a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). 2024 total compensation came to $203,417.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Ellis serves as a N/A. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $203,329.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marquest Coleman works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Marquest earned $203,210 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael J Hogan holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $203,112.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Shaffer serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $202,693.