Melissa Payne, Author at O.W.L. Volunteer Fire Department

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

“Wear It!” National Safe Boating Week May 21– 27, 2022

As the weather becomes warmer, individuals are planning their summer outdoor activities; for some that includes recreational boating. In the U.S., over 100 million Americans participate in some ...

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Women Build the Foundation for OWL VFD’s Emergency Medical Services

Women Build the Foundation for OWL VFD’s Emergency Medical Services In the early 1970s, Cardiac Techs were assigned to stations in Prince William County, but during daytime hours, they needed ...

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

OWL VFD adds Autism Awareness Kits to each of the department’s apparatus

OWL VFD adds Autism Awareness Kits to each of the department’s apparatus The Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) has become the first fire department that also provides ...

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

“EMS: Rising to the Challenge” EMS Week 2022 May 15th – 21st

National Emergency Medical Services Week (EMS Week), May 15th – 21st; is celebrating its 47th year. EMS Week, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in conjunction with ...

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Annual Blessing of the Fleet on the Occoquan River

On May 21, 2022, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department will assist with the Annual Blessing of the Fleet on the Occoquan River. The Occoquan River Maritime Association (ORMA) is ...

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

OWL VFD Firefighter Chris Weber receives the 2021 Fire Chief’s Award

How far would you go to volunteer for a community you love? It’s one thing to donate money or occasionally visit to help out, but it’s another to get on […]

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

E502B – Hazard Call on Old Bridge Road

Hazard Saturday, May 7, 2022 6:56 AM This morning at 6:56 a.m. Engine 502B was dispatched to a Hazard call at the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Elysian Drive. […]

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Early Morning Auto Accident on I-95 South

Auto Accident Saturday, May 7, 2022 1:23 AM Early this morning at 1:23 a.m. units were dispatched to an auto accident on Interstate 95 south near the 160 mile marker. […]

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Vehicle Fire on I-95 South

Vehicle Fire Friday, May 6, 2022 11:55 PM Last night at 11:55 p.m. Engines 502B and 512B were dispatched for a car fire on Interstate 95 South near the 161 […]

-: Apr, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Erik Smith, 2021 New EMS Crew Member of the Year

At our annual awards, Erik Smith was the recipient of the New EMS Crew Member of the Year award. When Smith was looking for a way to give back to […]