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-: Sep, 2023 / Melissa Payne

OWL Receives Commendation

On Tuesday, September 26th, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors recognized Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department with a commendation for 85 years of service to the ...
-: Sep, 2023 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Celebrates New Ambulance Drivers

Congratulations to three OWL members for their recent accomplishments. We’re celebrating their successes as a new ambulance driver as well as two, new driver trainers. Thanks to these ...
-: Sep, 2023 / Melissa Payne

International Walk & Roll to School Day

Firefighters of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System will join students, from selective schools around the county, to celebrate International Walk to School Day. Although the official ...
-: Sep, 2023 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Responds to Car Fire

OWL Engine 512 was dispatched to a car fire in Woodbridge on Tuesday, September 11 at 8:30 p.m. Crews arrived to find the engine compartment on fire. The fire was […]
-: Sep, 2023 / Melaina Lewis

OWL VFD Celebrates 85th Anniversary

September 2023 marks the 85th year of service for Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD). This remarkable milestone is an outstanding achievement, considering that many ...
-: Aug, 2023 / Rebecca Barnes

🔥 Heat Stroke – A Life-Threatening Illness 🔥

As we enter the scorching month of August, it’s essential to be aware of the dangers of extreme heat and the life-threatening condition known as heat stroke or hyperthermia. During […]
-: Jun, 2023 / Rebecca Barnes

Emergency Preparedness at Work: Ensuring Safety and Security

As part of our commitment to the safety and well-being of our community, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness, ...
-: Jun, 2023 / Rebecca Barnes

Hands-Only CPR — Anyone can do it. Everyone should!

June 1-7 marks National CPR and AED Awareness Week, and we at OWL VFD are proud to support the American Heart Association in their mission to increase survival rates from […]
-: May, 2023 / Rebecca Barnes

Celebrating National EMS Week! 🌟🚑

During National EMS Week, we proudly honor the dedicated emergency medical services (EMS) providers who serve our community with unwavering commitment and compassion. 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ These incredible ...
-: May, 2023 / Rebecca Barnes

Pedaling Towards Safety: Promoting Bike Safety and Helmet Usage for a Safer Community

This May, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department joins the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote bike ...