Rebecca Barnes, Author at O.W.L. Volunteer Fire Department

-: Feb, 2020 / Rebecca Barnes

Flu Season in Northern Virginia: How to Prevent and Treat

Flu Season in Northern Virginia: How to Prevent and Treat Flu season is in full swing here in Virginia, with the Virginia Department of Health reporting widespread influenza activity in […]

-: Dec, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

9 Important Tips for Fire Safety

What is one fire safety tip that sticks out in your mind from your youth? We would bet it’s either “Stop, drop and roll,” or “Get low and go!” Important […]

-: Dec, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

5 Holiday Fire Safety Tips to Protect You and Your Home

There’s nothing like the merriment of a warm, family-filled holiday at home. And while you enjoy your time with family, food, festivities and fun, remember these safety tips to protect […]

-: Dec, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

Carbon Monoxide Safety: What You Need to Know

Here at OWL VFD we take pride in our training and ability to put out fires quickly and safely. But we also place great importance in saving lives through safety […]

-: Nov, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

A Commitment to Service: An Interview With OWLVFD Firefighter Derek Wells

Since 1938 Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWLVFD) has been proudly serving our area. An exemplary commitment to service to the community and quality of work has been passed ...

-: Nov, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

Fall & Winter Fire Safety in Woodbridge

The turn of seasons and clocks means it’s time for more seasonal fire safety tips from OWL VFD! One of our favorite scents of fall and winter is a fire […]

-: Nov, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

10 Fire Safety Tips to Keep You and the Ones You Love Safe

Here at the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, we strive to provide the very best fire suppression, emergency medical, technical rescue and water rescue services to the ...

-: Nov, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

Heart Disease: Know the Risk Factors and Prevention Steps

Here at OWL VFD, we love to teach and talk about prevention as much as we do our emergency services. Did you know that according to the CDC, heart disease […]

-: Nov, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

Why We Do What We Do

The Driving Forces Behind Our Members As OWL VFD members, we are often asked why we do what we do. While each individual has their own unique set of responses […]

-: Aug, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton VFD responds to Two Alarm House Fire.

Woodbridge, VA August 11th, 2019 — 5:53 pm firefighters were dispatched to 1826 Tilletson Place, Woodbridge for a townhouse fire. Units arrived on scene with flames from two townhouses. A second ...