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 ...
News
OWL Inducts Leadership
OWL VFD’s long tradition of voting members into leadership roles continues. Elections were held during the January 2024 Company Meeting. The membership placed their votes in favor of fellow ...
American Heart Month: Heart Smart Basics from O.W.L.
February is not just about Valentine’s Day; it’s also Heart Health Month! O.W.L. understands the importance of maintaining a healthy heart, especially for those who dedicate their ...
OWL Responds to Auto Accidents
Here are some photos of Auto Accidents that OWL has responded to in January. A roll over auto accident occurred on Gordon Blvd. on January 27 at approximately 6:21 p.m. […]
Protect Your Family & Home from Appliance Fires
Appliances help to simplify our lives, but they also pose a fire and injury risk if not properly maintained. In 2021, an estimated 24,200 residential building electrical fires were reported […]
OWL Responds to Structure Fire
Structure Fire – Potomac Branch Drive January 20, 2024 22:41 (10:41 p.m.) OWL units were dispatched to a Structure Fire in Woodbridge. Crews arrived on scene and made quick work […]
OWL Remembers Life Member John Neyhouse
Despite the risks, everyday Firefighters answer the community’s call for help. In recognition of January being Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, the OWL VFD honors the memory of Life Member ...
OWL Reports Total Volunteer Hours for 2023
Operational and administrative members at the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) clocked 53,132 hours in 2023. The dedication of OWL VFD’s volunteers continues to ...
Stay Off the Ice – Area Waters Unsafe
Our area rarely produces ice of the quality and thickness necessary for safe outdoor recreation; therefore, recreation on local ice is riskier than in northern climates. Ice that is formed […]
OWL Responds to Apartment Fire
Apartment Building Fire – Washington Street January 17, 2024, 02:27 (2:27 a.m.) Units responded to a six-unit apartment building fire in the Town of Occoquan. Crews arrived to find fire ...