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-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Wheels & Waves: Josh Hill Expands His Role at OWL VFD

OWL VFD proudly celebrates Josh Hill for completing all requirements to become an Ambulance Driver! To achieve this milestone, members undergo Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) ...

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating EMS Week: Honoring Our Lifesaving Volunteers

This EMS Week, OWL Volunteer Fire Department proudly joins the nation in celebrating the dedication, compassion, and lifesaving efforts of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. From ...

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Red to Blue: Jeremy Jarvis Earns EMT Helmet

OWL Volunteer Fire Department is proud to celebrate one of our own—Jeremy Jarvis—who recently traded in his red helmet for a blue one! Jeremy has officially completed the training and […]

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

May is National Water Safety Month: Stay Safe Around Water This Season

As temperatures rise and families head to pools, lakes, and beaches, the OWL Volunteer Fire Department is joining the nationwide effort to promote National Water Safety Month this May. Drowning ...

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Four OWL Members Complete EMT Class and Take Next Step Toward Certification

Congratulations to Jocelyn Diaz, Jeremy Jarvis, Maria Perez Mejias, and Katelyn Stradling on reaching an exciting milestone in their certification journey! Earlier this month, these four ...

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Recognizes ALS Awareness Month: Chief Mike Clark’s Story

At OWL Volunteer Fire Department, we pride ourselves on service, strength, and standing by one another—especially in the toughest of times. This May, during ALS Awareness Month, we honor one […]

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

From Junior Member to Lifelong Commitment: Jared “Pebbles” Lawrence’s Story

Not everyone grows up dreaming of joining the fire service. For Jared “Pebbles” Lawrence, it wasn’t a lifelong calling—or even a childhood fascination beyond a few toy fire trucks and […]

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

May Is Electrical Safety Month

To help avoid electrical accidents, take a few moments to look around your home for hazards and correct them. Practicing electrical safety is a straightforward way to prevent electrical fires. ...

-: May, 2025 / Rebecca Barnes

May is Peak Grilling Season

Practice Grill Safety As the weather becomes warmer and the days become longer, households are preparing to get out of the kitchen and into the backyard for spring and summer […]

-: Apr, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Member Spotlight: Katherine Hernandez

From serving the community to serving the country, OWL Member Katherine Hernandez is headed to the U.S. Coast Guard to begin a career in the military. Hernandez joined OWL in […]