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 Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Craig Jennings works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Craig earned $103,480 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tavon C Tildon serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $103,457.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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John Gereny works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. John earned $103,440 in 2012.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Thompson serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $103,430.
N/A/Fire Department
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Patrick Rodgers holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,402.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Amy Goldman serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2006 (about 16 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $103,402.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Comotto is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. 2021 total compensation came to $103,399.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth R Taylor holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $103,373.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald T Montgomery is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $103,364.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Shawn Donahue holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $103,323.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kurt M Franz is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). 2025 total compensation came to $103,319.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Justin Wingate serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $103,308.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Timothy Curran holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,307.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aimee Myers serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2015, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $103,300.
Na/Fire Department
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Pamila Fitzhugh is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. 2023 total compensation came to $103,293.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Bruzdzinski is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $103,256.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Steele is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $103,248.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Nettie Harris works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Nettie earned $103,226 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Straughn serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1994, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $103,208.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Matz is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. 2024 total compensation came to $103,200.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Megan Fannon is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $103,187.
Agency IT Specialist III/Fire Department
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James W Denney works as a Agency IT Specialist III for Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. James earned $103,183 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Middleton serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $103,178.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Naim Abdal-Rahim works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Naim earned $103,169 in 2021.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Christopher Jackson works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 18 years). Christopher earned $103,168 in 2022.
Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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William Harris works as a Fire Operations Aide Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 36 years). William earned $103,154 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Marv Johnson works as a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service for Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 32 years). Marv earned $103,126 in 2014.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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George Bloxom holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $103,120.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Michele Mccutchen holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 24 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $103,117.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Efrem Keene works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 35 years. Efrem earned $103,117 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew B Coster works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Matthew earned $103,113 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Walker is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). 2024 total compensation came to $103,106.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Little serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $103,088.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Thomas A Scovens works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Thomas earned $103,059 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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David Kraft holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 37 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $103,050.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Charles L Uttenreither holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,050.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Noble is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. 2024 total compensation came to $103,025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael M Jackson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,022.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin M Strozykowski serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Juan Wilson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $103,000.