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-: 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 ...
-: Sep, 2024 / Rebecca Barnes

OWL VFD Introduces a Free Library in Honor of Chief Michael Clark

This week, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) proudly introduces its newest community feature: a Little Free Library dedicated to Assistant Chief Michael Clark. ...
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Supports PWCFRS Pop-Up Event

On Saturday, August 24, OWL visited Rockledge Elementary School to support Prince William County Fire & Rescue System’s (PWCFRS) Pop-Up Event to educate the community on important fire ...
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Supports Community Outreach at Veterans Memorial Park

By actively participating in and organizing community events and educational programs, OWL volunteers not only raise awareness about fire safety and prevention but also foster a sense of ...
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Auxiliary Spotlight: Giving Back to OWL Volunteers

OWL members and their families recently enjoyed an evening watching the Fredericksburg Nationals take on the Delmarva Shoreboards. Tickets to the game were paid for by the OWL Auxiliary. ...
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Member Spotlight: Braden Dasher Earns Lead EMT Position

OWL Operational Volunteer, Braden Dasher, has completed the department’s requirements to become a Lead Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Dasher joined OWL in April 2022 as a junior ...
-: Jul, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Boat Crew Provides Support for Island Concert

On the evening of July 27, OWL members staffed Boat 502 for the Annual Rock Island Party. This unique event is a concert, but attendees enjoy the show from their […]