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-: Jul, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Shares UV Safety Tips

Whether you are outdoors for fun or work, staying protected from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is always important. UV light is an invisible radiation produced by the sun, tanning […]
-: Jul, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Life Member Volunteers at Wolf Trap

OWL’s certified and experienced members often find unique opportunities to use their skills. Life Member Jeff Scheulen’s volunteer service at Wolf Trap National Park for the ...
-: Jul, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL shares Safety Tips for Intersections

Sharing the Road with Fire & Rescue Vehicles What to do when an emergency vehicle in response mode approaches from behind at intersections Navigating through busy intersections is dangerous ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Member Spotlight: Anthony Villanueva-Torres on Earning OMD Endorsement

Anthony Villanueva-Torres has earned an endorsement from the PWC Operational Medical Director. EMTs earn the endorsement by successfully completing a protocols class and an internship with one of ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

PWCFRS Urges Caution as 4th of July Fireworks-Related Injuries Rise

Fourth of July is one of America’s most celebrated festive holidays during the year evident by the sights and sounds of fireworks being discharged or used throughout the day. Rarely […]
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Electrical Fires Cause Extensive Damage to Homes

The Prince William County Fire and Rescue System recently responded to two townhouse fires that, according to the Prince William County (PWC) Fire Marshal’s Office, were accidental ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Members Complete Boat Crew Class

OWL recently hosted a Boat Crew class. The two-day training started with a classroom lecture, then moved to Hampton’s Landing Marina in Woodbridge for hands-on learning with both Boat 502 ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

🔥 Heat Stroke – A Life-Threatening Illness 🔥

The hot months of summer are here. When temperatures soar, it’s crucial to take precautions and protect yourself from heat-related illnesses. It’s essential to be aware of the dangers ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Combustible Materials Near a Burning Stovetop Causes House Fire

On the afternoon of June 7, 2024, Prince William County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 12600 blk of Dulcinea Place in Lake Ridge for reports of a […]
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

June is National Fireworks Safety Month

The Fourth of July is one of America’s most cherished celebrations, bringing families and communities together with parades, cookouts, and, of course, fireworks. But while fireworks are fun and ...