Melissa Payne

-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Be Fire Smart this Holiday Season – Decorate with Safety in Mind

The Christmas Holiday Season is upon us. While Christmas trees and decorations add to the holiday spirit, they pose a fire and injury risk to many, especially children. During this […]
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-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevalent During Cooler Months

During this time of the year, when temperatures begin to fall, families seek alternative methods to heat their homes. Some of those methods can produce carbon monoxide (CO) often referred […]
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-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Merchants Urged to Take Precautions

Merchants Urged to Take Precautions regarding Patrons and Merchandise During Holiday Season The official kick-off of the Christmas Holiday shopping season has begun as individuals are out and ...
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-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Make Cooking Safety Your Top Priority This Holiday Season

The winter holiday season has arrived and families, nationwide, will begin preparations in celebration of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Homes will be filled with aromatic flavors and ...
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-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Toys for Tots Drive is Underway

The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System have begun collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. This year’s event will run through December 24, […]
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-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Home Heating Safety Tips

It’s that time of the year when the onset of cooler weather induces homeowners to seek alternative and economical methods of keeping warm. The increase in the use of home […]
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-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

OWL Member earns money for Volunteer Hours

Getting paid to Volunteer!   For every hour OWL VFD Firefighter Frank Bruno volunteers, his employer, Microsoft, donates $25 per hour volunteered to OWL. Through the Microsoft Employee Giving ...
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-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

OWL Responds to Auto Accident (Mohican Road)

    Auto Accident – Woodbridge Tuesday, October 24 20:13 (8:13 p.m.)         OWL units were dispatched to an auto accident at the intersection of Mohican Road ...
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-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Daylight Saving Time Ends – Sunday, November 5th

Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5th. As you turn your clocks back, the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System would […]
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-: Oct, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Safety Measures for Halloween Haunted Houses & Carnivals 2023

Halloween season is a fun time of the year; yet it is a time when life-safety issues surrounding the public become a concern. We want to take this opportunity to […]
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