Melaina Lewis

-: Feb, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Winter Fun & Service

OWL Junior Members, Kody Barbier (pictured on the far left in the brown jacket) and Nicholas Ippolito were creative with practicing engineering skills and getting some physical training in this ...
-: Feb, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Confirms New 2025 Leadership

At the February Company Meeting, the department proudly welcomed its newly appointed leadership team during its annual swearing-in and induction ceremony following elections in January. In ...
-: Feb, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating 20 Years of Service with OWL VFD: Mark Bauer

Some journeys begin with dramatic backdrops—stormy skies, flashing lights, and a sense of destiny. But for OWL Life Member Mark Bauer, it all started under the bright sun at an […]
-: Jan, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Fire Safety Myths Debunked: Common Misconceptions and the Truth About Fire Safety

Fire safety is an essential topic that affects everyone, whether at home, work, or school. However, myths and misconceptions about fire safety can lead to dangerous decisions during emergencies. ...
-: Jan, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Member Spotlight: Malak Hassan on Earning OMD Endorsement

Malak Hassan has earned an endorsement from the Prince William County Operational Medical Director. EMTs earn the endorsement by successfully completing a protocols class and an internship with ...
-: 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 step into leadership roles to guide and support our mission. At […]
-: 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 annual event is graciously coordinated and hosted by the OWL Auxiliary.
-: Nov, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

Tips to Prevent Outside Fires

As the fall season sets in, the combination of dry mulch, fluctuating temperatures, and windy conditions increases the risk of outdoor fires. Mulch fires, in particular, pose a significant threat ...
-: 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 members. Lodge President, Amber Stramel, and Mary Louise Mawn, former […]
-: 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 to Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company.  It was used first as a ...