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-: Jul, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Volunteer EMT Maddi Waltsak Earned Cert: Inspired by Family, Driven to Serve

OWL Volunteer EMT Maddi Waltsak earned both her Virginia State EMT-Basic certification and her National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification—an exciting milestone that ...

-: Jul, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Volunteer EMT’s Passion for Helping Others: Congratulations to Megan Gandy on Achieving Active Status

Congratulations to Volunteer EMT Megan Gandy on reaching an important milestone in her volunteer journey—earning Active Status with OWL. Although Megan joined the department already certified as ...

-: Jul, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

From Junior Member to Top Graduate: Congratulations to Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Britney Ledinh

OWL VFD is proud to recognize Firefighter/EMT Britney Ledinh on an exceptional milestone in her volunteer career—successfully graduating from the Prince William County Fire & Rescue ...

-: Jun, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Perseverance Pays Off: Congratulations to Lead Firefighter Jack Finnegan

Sometimes the journey to the fireground isn’t about taking the fastest path—it’s about staying committed. That perseverance has paid off for Jack Finnegan, who has officially earned ...

-: Jun, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Members Reach EMT Training Milestone

Becoming an EMT takes more than passing a test—it requires dedication, discipline, and a commitment to serving others. The students of the Spring 2026 EMT Class recently demonstrated all three ...

-: Jun, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Congratulates EMT Avery Wise on Achieving OMD Endorsement

Less than two years after joining OWL as a Junior Member, EMT Avery Wise has reached another significant milestone—successfully completing the Prince William County Fire & Rescue ...

-: Jun, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Celebrates Firefighter Justin McPherson on Graduating Volunteer Recruit Class 26139

OWL VFD is proud to recognize Firefighter Justin McPherson on successfully graduating from the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System’s Volunteer Recruit Class 26139. Justin joined ...

-: May, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating EMS Week: Honoring the Dedicated Providers Behind OWL’s Emergency Medical Services

During National EMS Week, OWL VFD proudly recognizes and celebrates the dedicated EMS providers who serve our community with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment every single ...

-: May, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Member Austin Williams Earns BLS-Endorsed Provider Status

OWL VFD is proud to recognize EMT Austin Williams for successfully completing the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System Operational Medical Director’s (OMD) requirements, officially ...

-: May, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Members Complete EMT-Basic Class

OWL VFD is proud to celebrate a major milestone for several of our dedicated members. Congratulations to Nick Fain, Colby Follensbee, and Madalyn Waltsak on successfully completing the EMT-Basic ...