HHS OCR report · 2024
Orchard Park Fire District EMS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Orchard Park Fire District EMS
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,089
- Submission date
- May 29, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Orchard Park Fire District and Orchard Park EMS, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,089 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license/state ID numbers, financial and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and law enforcement off...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Orchard Park Fire District EMS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,089 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 29, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Orchard Park Fire District EMS legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Orchard Park Fire District EMS.