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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Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nathaniel Thomas serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $99,132.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Higley works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Justin earned $99,130 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Olsen holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,106.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Morris serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,086.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Fleming holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $99,086.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Shawn Keene is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. 2021 total compensation came to $99,061.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Simonds works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Robert earned $99,033 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Clarke works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Daniel earned $98,959 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Mitchell Reynolds holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,959.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Devin Mckenzie works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Devin earned $98,938 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Glascoe works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). William earned $98,936 in 2023.
41269 - Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tyran Dukes serves as a 41269 - Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,931.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Lipka works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). Joseph earned $98,893 in 2021.
41229 - Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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William Harris holds the role of 41229 - Fire Operations Aide Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 38 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,873.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dillon Rinaldo holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $98,870.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Anthony Jefferson works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Anthony earned $98,862 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Evan Magee works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. Evan earned $98,857 in 2021.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Arlen Doles works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. Arlen earned $98,848 in 2014.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Dorer is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. 2024 total compensation came to $98,839.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon R Jefferson serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,798.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Lilli serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,796.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shelita M Jefferson is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $98,795.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Kisser serves as a Fire Captain. Hired in 1981, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $98,778.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Shane Biggs works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Shane earned $98,763 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Vincent Tyson is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $98,750.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alex M Lipka holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $98,736.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Heather Frend serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $98,736.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Bowers is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $98,723.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Melvin Hopkins works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Melvin earned $98,711 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Carl Robinson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $98,709.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Reilly serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $98,690.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Kane is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $98,678.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Behnke holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,661.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ian Runkles holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,652.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Beau Schreiber serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $98,612.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Magaha Jr serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $98,568.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony George works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. Anthony earned $98,565 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frederick Fischer serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,557.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Ian Runkles works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Ian earned $98,539 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Christine Shreve works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. Christine earned $98,535 in 2014.