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TECO Energy is an integrated energy-related holding company with regulated utility businesses that are complemented by a family of unregulated businesses. Its principal subsidiary, Tampa Electric Company, is a regulated utility with both electric and gas divisions (Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas System). Other subsidiaries are engaged in waterborne transportation, coal, and synthetic fuel production and electric generation and distribution in Guatemala. TECO Energy is headquartered in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of TECO and a regulated electric utility with more than 4,400 megawatts of generating capacity. Tampa Electric s service area covers 2,000 square miles in West Central Florida, including nearly all of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties in Florida. More than 625,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers depend on Tampa Electric for reliable power.

Tampa Fire Rescue is one of the departments governed by the City of Tampa in Florida. The department specializes in a range of fire prevention, protection and suppression services. It offers hazardous material response, aircraft rescue, marine firefighting and emergency medical solutions. Tampa Fire Rescue maintains a division that investigates fire causes, conducts building code reviews, and enforces fire and life safety codes. The department s operations division provides advanced life support services for various life-threatening emergencies. It maintains a fleet of paramedic engines and brush trucks. In addition, Tampa Fire Rescue offers inspection and loss management programs. The department also operates rescue, communication and administrative divisions.