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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Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Timothy J Cullen works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Timothy earned $192,117 in 2025.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Townsend works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Keith earned $192,095 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas J Shaffer works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Nicholas earned $192,080 in 2025.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Kenneth Cash holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,970.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Coleman serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,921.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jamin Bey works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Jamin earned $191,835 in 2024.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Parker works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). Richard earned $191,616 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Saylor works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 32 years). Matthew earned $191,580 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen S Glenn serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $191,378.
10214 - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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James Matz is a 10214 - Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $191,295.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel L Nott works as a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Daniel earned $191,099 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shirelle M Jones serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,966.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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William R Hudson holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $190,868.
Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory E Maddox serves as a Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,783.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael J Heiler works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. Michael earned $190,698 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Vinson Hagley is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). 2024 total compensation came to $190,632.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Brennan Cabell is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. 2023 total compensation came to $190,630.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Rudasill works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). Michael earned $190,622 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matt D Bowling is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). 2025 total compensation came to $190,548.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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James Morrow holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $190,284.
10206 - Staff Aide to the Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Wayne Robinson holds the role of 10206 - Staff Aide to the Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $190,178.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Hook serves as a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $190,104.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic/Fire Department
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Kevin Hook is a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. 2024 total compensation came to $190,059.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Anissa M Sawyer works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Anissa earned $189,919 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeremy Thomas is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $189,813.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Deidre Weems holds the role of Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $189,750.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Nowowiejski is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1973, they have about 48 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $189,638.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Nixon holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $189,520.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Shean Camper is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). 2023 total compensation came to $189,434.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Mitchell Waters works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Mitchell earned $189,310 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marcus Cartledge serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $189,264.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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James Lankford is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). 2024 total compensation came to $189,193.
10214 - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Kensington White holds the role of 10214 - Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,763.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Warehime is a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 37 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $188,648.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael P Wood works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Michael earned $188,646 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Chris Bolesta is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $188,641.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Brett Segal holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,549.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Anthony T Baka works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Anthony earned $188,526 in 2025.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chad Canary serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,507.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Quincy L Sheridan works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). Quincy earned $188,390 in 2025.