From Firehouse to Capitol Hill: The First Responder Running for the People

Emma Ansah sits down live with South Florida firefighter Bernard Taylor, who has officially stepped into the race for Congress, bringing decades of real-world, frontline leadership straight from the firehouse to the national stage. Known for answering emergency calls when seconds matter, Taylor is now answering what he sees as a bigger call to serve Florida’s 21st Congressional District.

In this conversation, Emma and Bernard unpack the moment that pushed him from battling blazes to challenging the political status quo. He shares how life on the front lines, protecting families, navigating crisis, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with his community shaped his vision for leadership rooted in action, not just talking points.

The discussion also digs into what a new generation of representation could actually look like in practice, less career politician energy, more “roll up your sleeves and fix it” mindset. Together, they explore how everyday people, community voices, and working professionals can play a direct role in building a stronger, safer, and more affordable future for South Florida.

Expect real talk about public safety, economic stability, and why leadership experience earned in the field, not just behind a desk, might be exactly the shake-up voters have been waiting for.

Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/live/0BbSv0aHsPk?si=aIw5kAK0uZFyjwwN