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 ...
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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 […]
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 […]
Biking on the Road: Safety Tips and Legal Guidelines
When you’re biking on the road, did you know that you’re considered a motorist? This means you must follow the same rules of the road as other motorists. Here are […]