Public Safety

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Celebrate 4th of July Safely – Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

Rarely do we consider fireworks harmful much less deadly; yet fireworks are one of the biggest fire dangers to life and property. Each year, thousands of fireworks–related injuries are ...

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Smoke and CO Detectors for Boating and RV Enthusiasts

Marine/RV Detectors…What’s the difference? CO detectors are extremely important in all environments; however, some might say they are slightly more important in the marine/RV world. Houses are ...

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Fire & Rescue System Request Your Assistance in Preventing Outside Fires

Outside fires, often caused by human activities, pose a significant threat to structures and human life. As the weather becomes warmer, grass, leaves, and mulch become drier due to temperature ...

-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

June is National Fireworks Safety Month

Each year, around this time, healthcare practitioners and public safety officials warn consumers about the dangers of fireworks that can result in injury, death, and destruction of property. They ...

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Prevent Drownings: Practice Water Safety

It’s the first holiday weekend of the summer. If you’re heading to waterparks, pools, spas, or recreational areas that may be in or near water, remember to take the necessary […]

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

For Everyone’s Safety – Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

In Virginia, June is Move Over Awareness Month. The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System (PWC FRS) would like to remind residents to adhere to Virginia’s Move Over Law […]

-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

“Wear It!” National Safe Boating Week May 21– 27, 2022

As the weather becomes warmer, individuals are planning their summer outdoor activities; for some that includes recreational boating. In the U.S., over 100 million Americans participate in some ...

-: Apr, 2022 / Melissa Payne

National Playground Safety Week is April 25 – 29, 2022

Annually, more than 200,000 children, visit emergency rooms due to playground-related injuries. Of those injuries, the vast majority (79%) are fall-related and account for 90% of the most severe ...

-: Apr, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Teaching kids about 9-1-1

Teaching kids about 9-1-1 April is National 9-1-1 Education Month. Does your child know how to use 9-1-1? Here is some information on teaching this valuable, possibly life-saving skill. ...

-: Apr, 2022 / Rebecca Barnes

OWL VFD Wants You to be Prepared!

April is National 911 Education Month Calling 911 during an emergency is critical to getting first responders to you as quickly as possible. Once you know you are safe to […]