Rebecca Barnes

-: May, 2021 / Rebecca Barnes

So You THINK You Want to Become a Fire Fighter?

Have you thought about becoming a Fire Fighter EMT or both? Do you do a double-take when you see a fire truck? Do you not faint when you see blood?  […]
-: 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 and unpredictable, emergency preparedness is no longer optional—it’s essential. ...
-: Apr, 2021 / Rebecca Barnes

One Easy Step Can Help Save the Lives of Residents

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department help residents of River Ridge Protect their property and lives with Smoke Detector Inspections. Woodbridge, Virginia –    Members of ...
-: Apr, 2021 / Rebecca Barnes

Register for COVID-19 vaccine today!

Sign up for free COVID-19 vaccine Check the list, sign up, verify and update your record! Go to https://Vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA Need ALS video chat?  No problem: ...
-: Apr, 2021 / Rebecca Barnes

OWL VFD to Help Celebrate 20th Annual Blessing of the Fleet

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department is proud to participate in the 20th annual Blessing of the Fleet. The Occoquan River Maritime Association(ORMA) is sponsoring the event. More ...
-: Jan, 2021 / Rebecca Barnes

Car Fire in Woodbridge

At approximately 0945 hours, units from OWL and DFR responded to an auto accident with possible entrapment at the intersection of Horner Road and Armstead St. Upon arrival E502B confirmed […]
-: Dec, 2020 / Rebecca Barnes

Keep Your Holidays From Going Up in Flames!

Fire Prevention Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday Season For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer. Few of us consider it is also […]
-: Nov, 2020 / Rebecca Barnes

OWL VFD Wants You to Have a Safe Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving remains the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as many cooking fires as an average day. That’s according to statistics by the nonprofit National Fire Protection ...
-: Nov, 2020 / Rebecca Barnes

Toys for Tots Needs Your Help!

The annual Toys for Tots Drive has begun for the  U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. This year’s event will run through December 12, 2020. The Prince William […]
-: Oct, 2020 / Rebecca Barnes

Fighting More Than Fires

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing “pink ribbon” duty shirts as part of their uniform during ...