-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Hosts Successful Blood Drive in Partnership with Prince William County Fire & Rescue System and Inova Blood Donor Services
Woodbridge, VA — The Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) was pleased to host the Prince ...
-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
Winter Emergency Preparedness
Prince William County offers outstanding tools to help residents prepare for winter storms and weather-related ...
-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
Holiday Fire Safety Tips & Prevention
1. Safe Use of Space Heaters Space heaters are one of the leading causes of winter home fires. Protect your ...
-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
Four OWL Members Complete EMT Class and Take Next Step Toward Certification
Congratulations to Jocelyn Diaz, Jeremy Jarvis, Maria Perez Mejias, and Katelyn Stradling on reaching an exciting ...
-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Recognizes ALS Awareness Month: Chief Mike Clark’s Story
At OWL Volunteer Fire Department, we pride ourselves on service, strength, and standing by one another—especially ...
-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
From Junior Member to Lifelong Commitment: Jared “Pebbles” Lawrence’s Story
Not everyone grows up dreaming of joining the fire service. For Jared “Pebbles” Lawrence, it wasn’t a lifelong ...
-: Jan, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
OWL 2025 Election Results
Since its founding in 1938, the OWL Volunteer Fire Department has relied on dedicated members who are willing to ...
-: Dec, 2024 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Celebrates Breakfast with Santa
Members and their families also enjoyed participating in some holiday crafts, and each child received a gift. This ...
-: Nov, 2024 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Receives Donation of Safety Glasses
Thank you to the Woodbridge Elks Lodge (2355) for another donation of over 150 pairs safety glasses for OWL VFD ...
-: Nov, 2024 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Donates Vehicle to Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
OWL’s Board of Directors unanimously approved to donate the department’s 2014 Ford Police Interceptor ...
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Supports Community Outreach at Veterans Memorial Park
By actively participating in and organizing community events and educational programs, OWL volunteers not only ...
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Auxiliary Spotlight: Giving Back to OWL Volunteers
OWL members and their families recently enjoyed an evening watching the Fredericksburg Nationals take on the ...
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Member Spotlight: Braden Dasher Earns Lead EMT Position
OWL Operational Volunteer, Braden Dasher, has completed the department’s requirements to become a Lead ...
-: Jul, 2024 / Melissa Payne
OWL Boat Crew Provides Support for Island Concert
On the evening of July 27, OWL members staffed Boat 502 for the Annual Rock Island Party. This unique event is a ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne
OWL Shares Safety Tips for Sharing the Road with Fire & Rescue Vehicles
What to Do When an Emergency Vehicle Approaches A great rule of thumb is to always be cautious when driving near ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne
Smoke Detectors Alerted Residents in Woodbridge Townhouse Fire to Evacuate
Smoke detectors save lives. Smoke detectors save lives. We say this often in the fire and rescue service because we ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne
OWL Promotes Move Over Awareness Month
In Virginia, June is Move Over Awareness Month To ensure the safety of first responders and motorists on highways, ...
-: May, 2021 / Rebecca Barnes
Emergency Preparedness: June is National Safety Month
Information provided in part by the National Safety Council In an age where extreme weather is becoming more common ...
-: Jan, 2026 / Melaina Lewis
Certified & Ready: EMT Jaden Nguyen
Please join us in congratulating OWL Member Jaden Nguyen on earning both his Virginia State EMT-Basic and National ...
-: Jan, 2026 / Melaina Lewis
From Certified to Active: EMT Sheyla Inofuente Joins the Ranks
EMT Inofuente joined the OWL VFD already holding both Virginia State EMT-Basic and National Registry of EMTs ...
-: Jan, 2026 / Melaina Lewis
Snow Storm Safety: How to Stay Safe Before, During & After Winter Weather
Winter weather can be beautiful — but snowstorms also bring hazards like slick roads, power outages, and ...
-: Dec, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
A Year in Service, Growth and Community: OWL VFD’s 2025 Year in Review
As another year draws to a close, the OWL VFD is proud to reflect on a year of growth, service, and community ...
-: Dec, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
Rising to New Heights: Firefighter/EMT Rich Lawson Achieves Truck/Tower Certification
OWL VFD proudly congratulates Firefighter/EMT Rich Lawson on recently earning the required certifications and ...
-: Dec, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
Celebrating Excellence: OWLVFD Members Graduate from PWC FRS Volunteer Recruit Class
OWLVFD is proud to celebrate the graduation of the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System (PWC FRS) ...
-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis
OWL Cadets Complete Final Burns and Move Closer to Fire Academy Graduation
OWL proudly congratulates Cadets Kody Barbier and John Klapperich for successfully completing their final burns—a ...