POLK COUNTY, Fla -- All Black History Month, we have been celebrating Black leaders in our communities. Today, we introduce you to Polk County Fire Rescue's new chief, Dr. Hezedean Smith.

I look forward to leading our outstanding men and women in uniform as we continue to protect and serve this great city,” said McFarlane. He is serving as the 11th Fire Rescue Chief for the City ...

Keith Golden was hired as the first Black assistant fire chief for the city of Riviera Beach. As a young man, he remembers admiring "Chief" when he would pass by the firehouse or out and about in ...