OWL 2025 Election Results
Since its founding in 1938, the OWL Volunteer Fire Department has relied on dedicated members who are willing to step into leadership roles to guide and support our mission. At […]
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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 formed during a […]
Be Prepared for Winter Weather
Winter is here, and with it comes the unpredictable nature of wintry precipitation, snowfall, and icy roads. If you don’t have to go out, stay home, but if you do, […]
Fireplace Safety: Stay Warm and Safe This Winter
As the temperatures drop and fireplaces come to life in homes across our community, OWL VFD wants to remind you of the importance of fireplace safety. A cozy fire can […]
OWL Celebrates Breakfast with Santa
Members and their families also enjoyed participating in some holiday crafts, and each child received a gift. This annual event is graciously coordinated and hosted by the OWL Auxiliary.
Tips to Prevent Outside Fires
As the fall season sets in, the combination of dry mulch, fluctuating temperatures, and windy conditions increases the risk of outdoor fires. Mulch fires, in particular, pose a significant threat ...
OWL Receives Donation of Safety Glasses
Thank you to the Woodbridge Elks Lodge (2355) for another donation of over 150 pairs safety glasses for OWL VFD members. Lodge President, Amber Stramel, and Mary Louise Mawn, former […]
OWL Donates Vehicle to Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
OWL’s Board of Directors unanimously approved to donate the department’s 2014 Ford Police Interceptor to Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. It was used first as a ...
OWL VFD Introduces a Free Library in Honor of Chief Michael Clark
This week, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) proudly introduces its newest community feature: a Little Free Library dedicated to Assistant Chief Michael Clark. ...
OWL Supports PWCFRS Pop-Up Event
On Saturday, August 24, OWL visited Rockledge Elementary School to support Prince William County Fire & Rescue System’s (PWCFRS) Pop-Up Event to educate the community on important fire ...