OWL Responds to a Brush Fire in Dumfries
On March 20, 2024, around 4:30 p.m., a call was put out to all volunteer departments requesting volunteers to report to the stations to staff additional units as the Prince […]
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by donating to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation
In 2006, OWL VFD Life Member Tony Carroll served as an Assistant Chief. Under his prevue was the department’s Recruitment and Retention efforts. Carroll was inspired when he saw other […]
OWL Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet Some Notable Women in OWL’s History
Marianne DeConti, First Woman Firefighter at OWL and in Prince William County In the 1970s, Marianne DeConti lived in Lake Ridge. She was a married mother of three teenage boys […]
OWL Celebrates Women’s History Month, Meet Sabrina Ricks
Sabrina B. Ricks: EMT, Ambulance Driver, and Administrative Officer – Learning to love others through volunteer service Every volunteer has a reason for answering the call to serve their ...
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 […]
OWL Responds to a Car Fire
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 15:36 (3:36 p.m.). Engines 502 and 514 were dispatched to a car fire on Hunterbrook Drive in Lake Ridge. Crews quickly extinguish the fire. […]
OWL Celebrates Women’s History Month, Meet Tammy Hill
Tammy Hill: EMT Lead, Driver, and Life Member – A Journey of Service and Mentorship Tammy Hill’s journey with the OWL Volunteer Fire Department began in January 1996, a decision […]
OWL Supports Local Events
OWL was excited to provide support at a few events in our area. On February 10th, a few of our members picked up an extra shift to help staff the […]
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 […]
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 […]