City of Temple Terrace Fire Department

Profile narrative

The City of Temple Terrace Fire Department, also known as the Temple Terrace Fire Department, is a municipal fire protection agency serving the City of Temple Terrace. As a city‑run department, its primary mission is to protect life and property through fire suppression and emergency response activities. The department’s personnel are trained to respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other hazardous situations within the city’s jurisdiction. It works in coordination with other local emergency services to ensure effective incident management and community safety.

A notable event in the department’s recent history occurred on May 30, 2023, when a cybersecurity incident affected its billing operations. The breach originated from a compromise of the MOVEit Transfer server used by the department’s billing services provider, EMS|MC. An unknown actor accessed certain data, resulting in the exposure of information for approximately 700 patients. The compromised data included names, dates of service, destination hospitals, and medical record numbers. EMS|MC stated that it was not aware of any misuse of the information and proceeded to notify the affected individuals in accordance with breach notification requirements.

Structurally, the City of Temple Terrace Fire Department operates as a division of the City of Temple Terrace municipal government, reporting to city officials and receiving funding through the municipal budget. Its organizational placement within the city’s public safety framework allows it to integrate fire suppression, emergency response, and community risk reduction initiatives under a single administrative authority. The department’s close ties to the city government facilitate coordinated planning for emergency preparedness, training, and resource allocation.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.