Meet OWL VFD

-: Apr, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating a Milestone: Riley Gardner Graduates from Arlington County Fire Department

OWL VFD is proud to recognize Firefighter/EMT Riley Gardner on a major accomplishment—his graduation from the Arlington County Fire Department. This achievement marks an exciting new chapter in ...

-: Apr, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Service That Stands Out: Honoring OWL’s Finest

Each year, OWL VFD proudly recognizes members whose commitment, leadership, and service go above and beyond. The 2025 award recipients represent the very best of OWL—individuals who not only ...

-: Mar, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

A Journey of Service: Assistant Chief Kurt Bolland Earns OWL Life Member Status

For Assistant Chief Kurt Bolland, the path to the fire and rescue service began long before he ever donned a uniform. As a child, visits with his aunt and uncle […]

-: Jan, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Certified & Ready: EMT Jaden Nguyen

Please join us in congratulating OWL Member Jaden Nguyen on earning both his Virginia State EMT-Basic and National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certifications! EMT Nguyen joined OWL in March 2025 ...

-: Jan, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

From Certified to Active: EMT Sheyla Inofuente Joins the Ranks

EMT Inofuente joined the OWL VFD already holding both Virginia State EMT-Basic and National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certifications. Driven by a strong passion for emergency healthcare, she chose ...

-: Dec, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

A Year in Service, Growth and Community: OWL VFD’s 2025 Year in Review

As another year draws to a close, the OWL VFD is proud to reflect on a year of growth, service, and community engagement. Our members continued to demonstrate the dedication, […]

-: Dec, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Rising to New Heights: Firefighter/EMT Rich Lawson Achieves Truck/Tower Certification

OWL VFD proudly congratulates Firefighter/EMT Rich Lawson on recently earning the required certifications and completing training to staff as a Truck/Tower Firefighter. This achievement adds to ...

-: Dec, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating Excellence: OWLVFD Members Graduate from PWC FRS Volunteer Recruit Class

OWLVFD is proud to celebrate the graduation of the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System (PWC FRS) Volunteer Recruit Class, a significant milestone for our department and the members ...

-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Cadets Complete Final Burns and Move Closer to Fire Academy Graduation

OWL proudly congratulates Cadets Kody Barbier and John Klapperich for successfully completing their final burns—a major milestone in firefighter training and one of the most demanding components ...

-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating Lead EMT Will Lam’s Remarkable Year of Growth and Service

It’s been an incredibly busy—and impressive—year for EMT Will Lam, whose dedication to training, professional development, and service has made him one of OWL’s standout rising leaders. Will ...