Meet OWL VFD

-: 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

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 ...

-: May, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Appoints Peter Langone to Fire Captain

OWL Department Chief Wayne Haight proudly appointed Peter Langone to the rank of Fire Captain. This well-earned promotion recognizes Captain Langone’s leadership, dedication, and continued ...

-: 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 […]