Community Resources

-: Mar, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Recognizes National Poison Prevention Week: March 16 – 22

This National Poison Prevention Week, led by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, (March 16-22, 2025), we want to highlight the importance of poison safety and share valuable tips ...

-: Feb, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Begins, Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery

Daylight Savings is almost here—remember to set your clocks forward on March 9! This time change is a great reminder to review your home’s fire safety measures. As you adjust […]

-: 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 / 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 […]

-: 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 ...

-: 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. ...

-: Jul, 2024 / Melissa Payne

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 […]

-: Jul, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Shares UV Safety Tips

Whether you are outdoors for fun or work, staying protected from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is always important. UV light is an invisible radiation produced by the sun, tanning […]