Community Resources

-: Apr, 2024 / Melissa Payne

National Playground Safety Week is April 22 – 26, 2024

The 2024 National Playground Safety Week is April 22nd – April 26th! Sponsored by the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), this annual event reminds parents, grandparents, caregivers, ...

-: Apr, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Debunks Multitasking Myths During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the dangers of divided attention on the road. Despite our best intentions, the myth of multitasking while driving ...

-: Mar, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

Answering the Call: National 911 Education Month

April shines a spotlight on an essential component of our community’s safety: the 911 emergency system. National 911 Education Month is not just a time to acknowledge the tireless efforts ...

-: Mar, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Stop the Bleed Training

STOP THE BLEED is a FREE program to help you help others in the event of an emergency. All classes are free and open to the public. It is a […]

-: Mar, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Cooking at Home: Keeping You and Your Family Safe

When it comes to safe food handling, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), has four words for everyone: clean, separate, cook, and chill. Following these four guidelines will ensure you […]

-: Mar, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Daylight Saving Time Begins Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10th. As you turn your clocks forward, the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System would like to remind residents to change the battery […]

-: Feb, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Clothes Dryer Safety Tips

Clothes dryer safety is crucial to prevent accidents. Clean the lint filter after each load, ensure proper venting, and do not overload the dryer. Regularly inspect and clean the vent duct […]

-: Feb, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

There’s no place like home. It is a place to relax, share laughs with family, and enjoy home cooked meals. But did you know that most fire deaths occur in […]

-: Feb, 2024 / Melissa Payne

4 P.M. Statewide Burn Law Goes Into Effect

On Thursday, February 15th, the Commonwealth’s 4:00 p.m. burn law goes into effect. The law remains in effect until Tuesday, April 30th. Approved burning requires a permit, issued by the […]

-: Feb, 2024 / Melissa Payne

National Burn Awareness Week

February 4th – 10th – Flammable Liquid Burns Each year, an estimated 400,000 people, in the U.S., sustain burn injuries requiring medical treatment. Today, due to significant research and ...