It was a heartfelt and sentimental, yet impromptu announcement at the regular Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on January 14, 2019. Hernando County Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Carroll expressed his gratitude to serve the people of Hernando County, and its leadership. Indicating Chief Scott Hechler, who stood to his right, Carroll said, “It has been my absolute privilege and honor to have served under the leadership of Chief Hechler, and have been his Deputy Chief. It is only because of his mentoring and leadership that I am the Chief-level officer that I am today.” Contributed by the Hernando Sun. Learn More…
