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-: Aug, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton VFD responds to Two Alarm House Fire.

Woodbridge, VA August 11th, 2019 — 5:53 pm firefighters were dispatched to 1826 Tilletson Place, Woodbridge for a townhouse fire. Units arrived on scene with flames from two townhouses. A second ...

-: May, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

Housefire On Illinois Road, Woodbridge

Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton VFD responds to House Fire. Woodbridge, VA May 19th, 2019 — 9:50 pm Firefighters were dispatched to 15010 Illinois Road, Woodbridge for a house fire. Units arrived ...

-: May, 2019 / Jonathan Baldwin

What Does It Really Take to Be an OWL VFD Volunteer?

Here at OWL VFD, it takes all kinds of people to make our volunteer operation a success. Our volunteers serve in positions from the front lines to behind the scenes […]

-: May, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

Going Bald for St. Baldrick’s Childhood Cancer Research Foundation

We at Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighter Department (OWL VFD) are more of a family than anything else. One of our retention benefits for members includes social events. Among these ...

-: Apr, 2019 / Jonathan Baldwin

Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke?

While quick thinking is important, too, the acronym FASTactually stands for “Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech concerns and Time to call 911.” According to the American Stroke Associations, ...

-: Apr, 2019 / Jonathan Baldwin

Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton VFD responds to Town House Fire.

Woodbridge, VA April 16th, 2019 — 2:47 am Firefighters were dispatched to1784 Tiger Lily Circle for a townhouse fire with three occupants trapped inside. Units arrived on scene and found fire at ...

-: Apr, 2019 / Jonathan Baldwin

Pet Preparedness: How to Keep Pets Safe in an Emergency

We bet you know it’s smart to have an emergency plan for you and your family. But have you properly prepared for your pets, too? We know you don’t want to leave […]

-: Mar, 2019 / Jonathan Baldwin

Giving Back, Yet Receiving: The Benefits of Being an OWL VFD Volunteer

As a volunteer, you typically think about the services you are providing and how you’re helping others. Here at OWL VFD, it’s clear that our volunteers certainly give back, but […]

-: Mar, 2019 / Rebecca Barnes

OWL VFD Light and Air Unit

On Tuesday, March 5th, members of OWL VFD went to Fesco Emergency Sales in Elkridge Maryland to conduct an inspection trip on our new Light and Air unit. Radio designation, […]