I’m proud to be a native Houstonian, born, raised, and attend church (Bautista Hosanna) in Cottage Grove. I graduated from the Houston Fire Academy in 1981.  Through commitment and determination I promoted through the ranks of Fire Fighter, Engineer/Operator, Captain, Senior Captain, District Chief, and currently Deputy Chief.  I have received several certificates and awards en route to becoming the first Hispanic Emergency Operations Deputy Chief in the history of the Houston Fire Department.