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-: Jan, 2024 / Melissa Payne

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 ...

-: Jan, 2024 / Melissa Payne

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 […]

-: Jan, 2024 / Melissa Payne

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 ...

-: Jan, 2024 / Rebecca Barnes

Be Prepared for Winter Weather with OWL VFD

Winter is here, and with it comes the unpredictable nature of wintry precipitation, snowfall, and icy roads. As the temperature drops, it’s essential to stay informed and prepared for the ...

-: Jan, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Celebrates Member Accomplishments

Congratulations to OWL members for their recent accomplishments. Thanks to these OWL members for stepping up to serve the community. Stephany Guadalupe Rivas, Basic Life Support (BLS) ...

-: Jan, 2024 / Melissa Payne

PWC Hypothermia Shelter Services

Prince William County Department of Social Services Hypothermia Shelter Services are provided Nov. 1, 2023 through Mar. 31, 2024. Services in Western Prince William County (Manassas Baptist) are ...

-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month – Choose Wisely That Perfect Toy Might Not Be So Perfect

The holidays are an exciting time of the year, especially for children, in anticipation of the toys they will receive from Santa, friends, and family, yet if not properly selected, […]

-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

OWL Ambulance Crew’s Quick Action Saves a Life

On November 8, 2023, an emergency department doctor at Sentara Lake Ridge diagnosed a patient as having a myocardial infarction (a heart attack). The doctor requested a transport unit to […]

-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Be Fire Smart this Holiday Season – Decorate with Safety in Mind

The Christmas Holiday Season is upon us. While Christmas trees and decorations add to the holiday spirit, they pose a fire and injury risk to many, especially children. During this […]

-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevalent During Cooler Months

During this time of the year, when temperatures begin to fall, families seek alternative methods to heat their homes. Some of those methods can produce carbon monoxide (CO) often referred […]