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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Gary Dachille works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Gary earned $100,193 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Sean Davis works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Sean earned $100,176 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Michael Campbell is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 32 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $100,176.
33352 - 911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rosalind Mwaura serves as a 33352 - 911 Lead Operator. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,172.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Glenn serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,166.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Matthew Fifer is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). 2021 total compensation came to $100,161.
N/A/Fire Department
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Kevin Cartwright holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,159.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brandon Strausser is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $100,144.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Lynn holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $100,116.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Seth Robbins serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,115.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Steele serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1985, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $100,091.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Scaggs serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,085.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Sha'Nika Miller is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $100,068.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Glenn Kukucka serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1985 (about 29 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $100,067.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jon Evans holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $100,057.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bradley Murray holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,055.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerrod Richardson holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,053.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department
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Johnathan Haug holds the role of Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $100,046.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Ordun serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $100,040.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron C Street works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Aaron earned $100,019 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Murray is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $100,013.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Williams holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $99,989.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Jack Kamps holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $99,963.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Antonio Brown is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $99,931.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Ennis Acree is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). 2023 total compensation came to $99,907.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob Chaney holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $99,904.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Lakisha Davis works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Lakisha earned $99,903 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Lance Christopher Grannas works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Lance earned $99,896 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bradley Bonovich holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $99,881.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Freet serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,876.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Justin Harbeson works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. Justin earned $99,874 in 2021.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Francis Janczak serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $99,845.
N/A/Fire Department
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Timothy Ferguson holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $99,796.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Mathew Lilli works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Mathew earned $99,793 in 2021.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Raynette Givens holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,791.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Karas serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $99,765.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Freet serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $99,763.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher J Hudson works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Christopher earned $99,757 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Earl L Boston holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,753.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony J George works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Anthony earned $99,746 in 2025.