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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EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kwesi Palmer works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Kwesi earned $101,918 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond L Smith serves as a Fire Dispatcher. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $101,883.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerrod Richardson works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Jerrod earned $101,864 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua P Smith serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,860.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Joshua Fannon is a Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. 2014 total compensation came to $101,840.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Gary Langford works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Gary earned $101,828 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Samios-Uy serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,817.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Shawn Belton holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 17 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $101,803.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Buynak serves as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Hired in 2012, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,789.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Philip Bankins holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,786.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandan Benns serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,774.
Na/Fire Department
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Frederick Crawford holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 18 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $101,771.
Na/Fire Department
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Jarrett Stafford holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 29 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $101,762.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Shawnetta Y Moore works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Shawnetta earned $101,751 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Dell works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). David earned $101,750 in 2021.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Williams is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 5 years). 2022 total compensation came to $101,728.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Zachary Thompson works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Zachary earned $101,714 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alfonso Joyner serves as a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 22 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $101,710.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Hawkins serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $101,659.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Pete Jaeger serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $101,658.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Allen Russell is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). 2014 total compensation came to $101,658.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Timothy Brozoskie holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,651.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Jasmine Fountain is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). 2023 total compensation came to $101,643.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Palmer works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Robert earned $101,634 in 2021.
Fire Press Officer/Fire Department
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Blair Adams works as a Fire Press Officer for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Blair earned $101,607 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Harry Philavanh works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Harry earned $101,592 in 2025.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Tonya White is a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $101,588.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryant Krohn is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 29 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $101,581.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Maxwell Krug is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $101,575.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thea King serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $101,551.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Sean Brinkley is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $101,500.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Winchester holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $101,484.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Simonds serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,467.
Fire Lieutenant Urban Search & Rescue/Fire Department
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Stephen Karas is a Fire Lieutenant Urban Search & Rescue at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. 2014 total compensation came to $101,465.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Dominic Bianchi is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). 2021 total compensation came to $101,434.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Heinze serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,426.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Klett holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $101,413.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Washington serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $101,410.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Chad Canary works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Chad earned $101,355 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kevin Hook works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). Kevin earned $101,320 in 2014.