ADMINISTRATION

The Administration Division facilitates the Fire Department through planning, organizing, reviewing and maintaining efficient and cost-effective services. The Administration Division ensures that all elements of the City are prepared to deal with unusual occurrences and disasters. Fire Chief Keith Chapman (left) Assistant Fire Chief Ian Kemp (right)

EMS BILLING
Temple Terrace Fire Department began transporting patients in 1989.  At that time, the Fire Department only billed Medicare and Medicaid. In 1997, the Fire Department began billing the health insurance, automobile insurance, commercial insurance, and worker’s compensation carriers. In 1997, the Fire Department transported 800 patients. Last year, the Fire Department transported more
than 1,500 patients.
                                                                 
In October 2003, the National Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) was implemented. HIPAA established confidentiality guidelines for the patient’s health care records or Protected Health Information (PHI).  The Fire Department provides information regarding this law to the patient with statements explaining the PHI privacy practices.