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-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

OWL Units respond to an Auto Accident with Entrapment on Old Bridge Road

Auto Accident with Entrapment Friday, June 17, 2022 22:58 Units from OWL, Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, and Dale City Volunteer ...

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

OWL Responds to a Building Collapse on Jefferson Davis Highway

Building Collapse – Car into Building Saturday, June 11, 2022 21:43 (9:43 p.m.) Units from OWL, Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue and Dale City Volunteer Fire […]

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

OWL Units Respond to an Auto Accident with Entrapment on Telegraph Road

Auto Accident with Entrapment Saturday, June 11, 2022 11:01 Units from OWL, Prince William County Department of Fire, and Rescue and Dale City Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched for an ...

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

MVU512 Requested for a Commercial Structure Fire in Manassas

In the early morning hours of May 25, 2022, MVU512 (Mobile Ventilation Unit) was requested for a Commercial Structure Fire on Residency Road in Manassas. MVU512 was used to quickly […]

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Fire & Rescue System Request Your Assistance in Preventing Outside Fires

Outside fires, often caused by human activities, pose a significant threat to structures and human life. As the weather becomes warmer, grass, leaves, and mulch become drier due to temperature ...

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Betty Limerick’s Dedicated Service

According to our historical documents, on June 6, 1957, OWL VFD Auxiliary Member Betty Limerick started dispatching calls from her home on F Street in Woodbridge. During daytime hours, calls ...

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

June is National Fireworks Safety Month

Each year, around this time, healthcare practitioners and public safety officials warn consumers about the dangers of fireworks that can result in injury, death, and destruction of property. They ...

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Prevent Drownings: Practice Water Safety

It’s the first holiday weekend of the summer. If you’re heading to waterparks, pools, spas, or recreational areas that may be in or near water, remember to take the necessary […]

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

For Everyone’s Safety – Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

In Virginia, June is Move Over Awareness Month. The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System (PWC FRS) would like to remind residents to adhere to Virginia’s Move Over Law […]

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

“Wear It!” National Safe Boating Week May 21– 27, 2022

As the weather becomes warmer, individuals are planning their summer outdoor activities; for some that includes recreational boating. In the U.S., over 100 million Americans participate in some ...