Deputy Chief Jackson has been a steadfast advocate for public safety since 1998, having retired from another agency as an Assistant Chief of Support Services. Over her career, she was promoted through the ranks serving as Fire-Medic, Fire Apparatus Driver, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, Hazardous Material Technician, Fire Lieutenant, Training Fire Captain, and the Section Chief of Community Risk Reduction.

In 2022, she joined the Rockdale County Fire Rescue and is presently the Deputy Fire Chief of Administration. As the Chief of Administration, she oversees the day-to-day operations for the fire marshal’s division, fire human resources, fire account contracts/vendors, background and recruitment. Chief Jackson manages internal professional standards, compliance adherences, policies review and development, insurance service Office (ISO), contributes to budgetary preparation and strategic planning initiatives.

Deputy Chief Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Public Safety from Grand Canyon University, and a Master of Science in Public Safety Administration from Columbus University (Command College). She is also a graduate of the Carl Holmes Professional Development Institute. Chief Jackson possesses both National Registry and State of Georgia Paramedic licenses and has received various certifications and accolades throughout her career. She is also qualified to instruct Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) courses.

Deputy Chief Jackson is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Metro Atlanta Training Officers, National Fire Protection Association, International Code Council, and Women in Fire Service.