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Jacqueline Olson
Past President 2001-2003
Dear Mr. Seibel,
It is with great pride that I offer my personal nomination for President Jacqueline Olson to the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association Hall of Fame Award. I am certain that the committee will agree with me that her outstanding support to the Association in her tenure as President give due consideration for the award.
Jackie Olson joined the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company on September 1, 1990 as a tribute to the men and women that she had witnessed participating on several fire and rescue incidents. She started with a desire to become a part of that organization whose role was so vital to public safety. Since her initial membership, she has served her company well and continues to be an active member within the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company.
Jackie also became active in the activities of the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association. She previously served the Association for a number of years as its Secretary and most recently began the rise to the highest position of the Association, becoming its President from 2001-2003. Jackie has also served in several positions with the Maryland State Firemens Association, including an appointment to the Safety Committee and currently serves as one of the MSFA’s Assistant Secretaries. With such a multitude of roles and outstanding service to the firefighters of this state, Jackie has become well known across this County and the State of Maryland.
As President of the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association, Jackie has continuously attempted to move the volunteer fire service forward. She had met a number of challenges head-on – those of being a female leader in a predominantly male organization, confronting a political environment that is often hostile to the volunteer fire service, and battling the personal challenges of being diagnosed with cancer. Despite these challenges, Jackie continued to face each day with the same level of energy and puts her best efforts forward for the betterment of the volunteer fire service.
As the above testimony clearly describes, Jackie Olson has dutifully served the interest of the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association in the performance of her duties as President of the Association. As she steps down from a difficult two year term as our President, it is most fitting that we honor her with induction to the Association’s Hall of Fame. It is with pride and honor that I offer my personal nomination of Jackie Olson for consideration for the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association Hall of Fame Award.
Respectfully submitted,
David W. Lewis
Past President 1983-1984
Board of Trustees 1985-Present
2012 Update:
Jackie continues to be active in the Maryland State Firemen’s Association. She is the first woman to be elected Second Vice President (June 2011). She is currently serving as First Vice President. She was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 2007.
Jacqueline Marie Phillips-Olson
April 1, 1963 -January 5, 2019
Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Phillips-Olson passed from a medical emergency on Saturday January 5, 2019.
Jackie is survived by her husband Jay Olson, Son Tyler Olson, granddaughter Aubree and Mother Florence Phillips, close friends JoAnn Debullet and Danielle Debullet. She is predeceased by her father Kenneth W. Phillips and Aunt Rose Sherman.
Jackie joined the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company September 1, 1989 and served many years as a firefighter/EMT. She completed many hours of training and was certified to the Fire Officer III Level and Fire Instructor II Level. She also served the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company in several administrative roles, serving as a Board of Director, company President, and FVFC delegate to the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association and Maryland State Firemen's Association.
Jackie served the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association as Assistant Secretary 1997-1998, Secretary 2006, and President 2001-2003. She was inducted into the AACVFA Hall of Fame in 2003.
She was very busy with the Maryland State Firemen's Association, serving on the Fire Prevention Committee 1999-2002 (Vice-Chair 1999-2001), Safety Committee 2000-2006 (Chair 2003-2005), Assistant Secretary 2002-2008, Awards Committee 2003-2005, 2004-Present Convention Committee, Marketing/Individual Membership 2010-2011, Cancer Committee 2015-Present, Secretary 2009-2011, 2nd Vice-President 2011-2012, 1st Vice-President 2012-2013, and President 2013-2014, Ex-Officio member of the Executive Committee 2014-2015. She was inducted into the MSFA Hall of Fame in 2007.
Jackie was employed with the Anne Arundel County Fire Department as the Volunteer Coordinator.
Jackie lead a life of giving to others unconditionally in service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to:
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 2130 Priest Bridge Drive Suite 6, Crofton, MD 21114.
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