9 Important Tips for Fire Safety
What is one fire safety tip that sticks out in your mind from your youth? We would bet it’s either “Stop, drop and roll,” or “Get low and go!” Important […]
Public Safety
5 Holiday Fire Safety Tips to Protect You and Your Home
There’s nothing like the merriment of a warm, family-filled holiday at home. And while you enjoy your time with family, food, festivities and fun, remember these safety tips to protect […]
Carbon Monoxide Safety: What You Need to Know
Here at OWL VFD we take pride in our training and ability to put out fires quickly and safely. But we also place great importance in saving lives through safety […]
Poison Prevention Safety Tips
At home, school, daycare and throughout the community, we are surrounded by various poison risks. Knowing how to handle and store these chemicals and substances is one of the best […]
Car Safety
Staying Safe on the Roads Our OWL VFD fire and rescue volunteers respond to many automobile accidents each year. According to the CDC, 78% of Virginians wear seatbelts, as opposed […]
Fall & Winter Fire Safety in Woodbridge
The turn of seasons and clocks means it’s time for more seasonal fire safety tips from OWL VFD! One of our favorite scents of fall and winter is a fire […]
Heart Disease: Know the Risk Factors and Prevention Steps
Here at OWL VFD, we love to teach and talk about prevention as much as we do our emergency services. Did you know that according to the CDC, heart disease […]
Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke?
While quick thinking is important, too, the acronym FASTactually stands for “Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech concerns and Time to call 911.” According to the American Stroke Associations, ...
Pet Preparedness: How to Keep Pets Safe in an Emergency
We bet you know it’s smart to have an emergency plan for you and your family. But have you properly prepared for your pets, too? We know you don’t want to leave […]