HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Commendation.pdfCOMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
HONORING
CCAAPPTTAAIINN DDOONN OOLLSSOONN
SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Don Olson served with distinction as a member of the Saratoga Fire District
and County Fire Department for twenty-nine years, and
WHEREAS, he has served as a member of the Engine Design Committee and helped
institute designs that were built to be practical while ensuring the efficient and professional
operation of fire apparatus within our community; and
WHEREAS, he has ably served on the Santa Clara County Arson Task Force on behalf of
both the Saratoga Fire District and the County Fire Department for many years; and
WHEREAS, he was the architect of the Saratoga Fire District Arson Program and trained
additional investigators to provide a greater service to the community while creating a blueprint for
fire investigator programs in the future; and
WHEREAS, he has served as a fire captain on B-shift and is greatly respected for his
leadership and continued provision of guidance and knowledge to firefighters new to the service;
and
WHEREAS, he has embodied and exemplified the true spirit of customer service, devoted
countless late nights to the administrative details of his assignment, conducted company inspections
in the dark, and conducted brush inspections that often led to horticultural improvements; and
WHEREAS, Captain Olson’s dedication to the pursuits of Fire Prevention is incomparable,
including a development of a comprehensive understanding of local ordinances pertaining to fire
alarm systems and in-depth local-area knowledge that has provided invaluable insight and direction
to the community and its fire service professionals; and
WHEREAS, his enthusiastic support of the Volunteer Firefighter Program has been a
hallmark of his 29-year fire service career in the community of Saratoga.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does
hereby recognize and commend Fire Captain Don Olson for his nearly three decades of service and
for his dedication to the fire service and the community that he has served.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 7th day of
July 2010.
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Kathleen M. King, Mayor
City of Saratoga