Temple Terrace Assistant Fire Chief Shane Samon Retires
By The BriefBrief
Temple Terrace officials announced Assistant Fire Chief Shane Samon will step down on September 11, 2026, after nearly 24 years with the department. He will leave the station briefly before joining Tampa Fire Rescue on September 14 as the agency’s new Personnel Chief.
WHO:Shane Samon, Temple Terrace Assistant Fire Chief; Tampa Fire Rescue; Temple Terrace city officials
WHAT:Assistant Fire Chief Shane Samon retires from Temple Terrace and will transition to Tampa Fire Rescue as Personnel Chief.
WHEN:Sep 11, 2026
WHERE:Temple Terrace, Florida
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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