Community Resources

-: 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 […]
-: Jul, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL shares Safety Tips for Intersections

Sharing the Road with Fire & Rescue Vehicles What to do when an emergency vehicle in response mode approaches from behind at intersections Navigating through busy intersections is dangerous ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

PWCFRS Urges Caution as 4th of July Fireworks-Related Injuries Rise

Fourth of July is one of America’s most celebrated festive holidays during the year evident by the sights and sounds of fireworks being discharged or used throughout the day. Rarely […]
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Electrical Fires Cause Extensive Damage to Homes

The Prince William County Fire and Rescue System recently responded to two townhouse fires that, according to the Prince William County (PWC) Fire Marshal’s Office, were accidental ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

🔥 Heat Stroke – A Life-Threatening Illness 🔥

The hot months of summer are here. When temperatures soar, it’s crucial to take precautions and protect yourself from heat-related illnesses. It’s essential to be aware of the dangers ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Combustible Materials Near a Burning Stovetop Causes House Fire

On the afternoon of June 7, 2024, Prince William County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 12600 blk of Dulcinea Place in Lake Ridge for reports of a […]
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

June is National Fireworks Safety Month

The Fourth of July is one of America’s most cherished celebrations, bringing families and communities together with parades, cookouts, and, of course, fireworks. But while fireworks are fun and ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Shares Safety Tips for Sharing the Road with Fire & Rescue Vehicles

What to Do When an Emergency Vehicle Approaches A great rule of thumb is to always be cautious when driving near emergency vehicles, even if they are not in response […]
-: Jun, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

National CPR and AED Week: Be a Lifesaver!

Every year, from June 1st to June 7th, we observe National CPR and AED Week. This vital initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and […]
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Smoke Detectors Alerted Residents in Woodbridge Townhouse Fire to Evacuate

Smoke detectors save lives. Smoke detectors save lives. We say this often in the fire and rescue service because we witness it. On the evening of May 28, 2024, Prince […]