Public Safety

-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month – Choose Wisely That Perfect Toy Might Not Be So Perfect

The holidays are an exciting time of the year, especially for children, in anticipation of the toys they will receive from Santa, friends, and family, yet if not properly selected, […]

-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Be Fire Smart this Holiday Season – Decorate with Safety in Mind

The Christmas Holiday Season is upon us. While Christmas trees and decorations add to the holiday spirit, they pose a fire and injury risk to many, especially children. During this […]

-: Dec, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevalent During Cooler Months

During this time of the year, when temperatures begin to fall, families seek alternative methods to heat their homes. Some of those methods can produce carbon monoxide (CO) often referred […]

-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Merchants Urged to Take Precautions

Merchants Urged to Take Precautions regarding Patrons and Merchandise During Holiday Season The official kick-off of the Christmas Holiday shopping season has begun as individuals are out and ...

-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Make Cooking Safety Your Top Priority This Holiday Season

The winter holiday season has arrived and families, nationwide, will begin preparations in celebration of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Homes will be filled with aromatic flavors and ...

-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Home Heating Safety Tips

It’s that time of the year when the onset of cooler weather induces homeowners to seek alternative and economical methods of keeping warm. The increase in the use of home […]

-: Nov, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Daylight Saving Time Ends – Sunday, November 5th

Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5th. As you turn your clocks back, the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System would […]

-: Oct, 2023 / Melissa Payne

Safety Measures for Halloween Haunted Houses & Carnivals 2023

Halloween season is a fun time of the year; yet it is a time when life-safety issues surrounding the public become a concern. We want to take this opportunity to […]

-: Oct, 2023 / Melissa Payne

OWL VFD Welcomes Community to Open House Event

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department’s (OWL VFD) Open House event is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station 14 (12400 Hedges Run Drive, ...

-: Sep, 2023 / Melissa Payne

International Walk & Roll to School Day

Firefighters of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System will join students, from selective schools around the county, to celebrate International Walk to School Day. Although the official ...