"Take control of your life" "You’re talking to history: I am the first Latino in the South Bend Fire Department. I’m going to be honest with you, I’ve had a heck of a life, a heck of a ride, and the reason I say that is I went from poverty, working 10 hours a day, 5 ½ days a week in the fields, to this position as fire chief, which I love because I have authority but at the same time responsibility comes with that authority. It’s a challenge. I am chief Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays I lose the ‘i’ and I become a chef! For the last 22 years, I’ve always worked two jobs. My greatest challenge is trying to find time for myself, just so I can kick back and relax-- I haven’t had a vacation in 21 years since I opened the restaurant. My personal time is very important because I have very little of it. My advice is to be happy, stay healthy, and manage yourselves. Take control of your life."
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