Leading with Commitment

Our executive team is devoted to upholding the organization’s mission of protecting lives, property, and the community we serve. With steadfast leadership and a commitment to excellence, they guide every effort to ensure safety and resilience across Orange County.

Matt Olson

Assistant Chief of Corporate Communications / Chief of Staff

As Assistant Chief of Corporate Communications and Chief of Staff, Matt oversees Public Relations, Multi-Media, Community Education, Social Media, and the agency’s 24/7/365 Public Information Officer (PIO) section. A key member of the executive team, Chief Olson also serves as a principal advisor to the Fire Chief and a liaison for the agency’s 25-member Board of Directors.

Prior to joining the OCFA, Chief Olson served as Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Executive Communications in the Office of the President at Cal State Fullerton. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from Cal State Fullerton, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University, and a 100 Gross Ton Master Captain’s License from the United States Coast Guard.

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