News

-: Jan, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Fire Safety Myths Debunked: Common Misconceptions and the Truth About Fire Safety

Fire safety is an essential topic that affects everyone, whether at home, work, or school. However, myths and misconceptions about fire safety can lead to dangerous decisions during emergencies. ...

-: Jan, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Member Spotlight: Malak Hassan on Earning OMD Endorsement

Malak Hassan has earned an endorsement from the Prince William County Operational Medical Director. EMTs earn the endorsement by successfully completing a protocols class and an internship with ...

-: Jan, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL 2025 Election Results

Since its founding in 1938, the OWL Volunteer Fire Department has relied on dedicated members who are willing to step into leadership roles to guide and support our mission. At […]

-: Jan, 2025 / Melissa Payne

Stay Off the Ice – Area Waters Unsafe

Our area rarely produces ice of the quality and thickness necessary for safe outdoor recreation; therefore, recreation on local ice is riskier than in northern climates. Ice formed during a […]

-: Jan, 2025 / Melissa Payne

Be Prepared for Winter Weather

Winter is here, and with it comes the unpredictable nature of wintry precipitation, snowfall, and icy roads. If you don’t have to go out, stay home, but if you do, […]

-: Jan, 2025 / Rebecca Barnes

Fireplace Safety: Stay Warm and Safe This Winter

As the temperatures drop and fireplaces come to life in homes across our community, OWL VFD wants to remind you of the importance of fireplace safety. A cozy fire can […]

-: 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 ...