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 Supp Als/Fire Department
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Avery Thurman holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $105,662.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Tristan Tricarico works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Tristan earned $105,647 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Zachary J Immel is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $105,608.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Sheffield holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $105,599.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle R Compton holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,597.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mitchell Waters serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $105,590.
41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Roy Redd serves as a 41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,575.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Clarence Ross is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). 2021 total compensation came to $105,570.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Aimee Myers holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $105,564.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Joseph Macatee holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,564.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Thompson serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $105,561.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Howard Mccauley serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $105,552.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Andrew Ordun holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,533.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan S Wright holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $105,516.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Joseph Thurlow works as a Marine Pilot for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Joseph earned $105,485 in 2021.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Darius Fletcher is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $105,485.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Christina Jones is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $105,441.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Peter Henson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $105,429.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Cooney serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,407.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph A Heinze is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $105,405.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Avery Thurman works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Avery earned $105,399 in 2024.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Isaiah Haney is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. 2023 total compensation came to $105,382.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Timothy Beal holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,378.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Michael Rudasill holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $105,367.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Melvin is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $105,359.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Gregory Mccrimmon is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $105,325.
Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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David Couvillion holds the role of Fire Emergency Service Instru Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,324.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Evan C Magee holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,292.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Blake Wareheim is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. 2014 total compensation came to $105,286.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Williams holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $105,224.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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William Britcher is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). 2012 total compensation came to $105,191.
33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Watson serves as a 33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor. Hired in 1984, they have about 39 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,171.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Walter Scheuerman Iii is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $105,145.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Morrison holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,122.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Frank Hazzard holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $105,118.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Hubbe holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $105,118.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jamaal Ford holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,084.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ernest Coppage works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. Ernest earned $105,081 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kaitlyn Mcknight works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Kaitlyn earned $105,052 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Carl Bull is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $105,051.