Recognition

-: May, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Member Austin Williams Earns BLS-Endorsed Provider Status

OWL VFD is proud to recognize EMT Austin Williams for successfully completing the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System Operational Medical Director’s (OMD) requirements, officially ...

-: May, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Members Complete EMT-Basic Class

OWL VFD is proud to celebrate a major milestone for several of our dedicated members. Congratulations to Nick Fain, Colby Follensbee, and Madalyn Waltsak on successfully completing the EMT-Basic ...

-: May, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Appoints Peter Langone to Fire Captain

OWL Department Chief Wayne Haight proudly appointed Peter Langone to the rank of Fire Captain. This well-earned promotion recognizes Captain Langone’s leadership, dedication, and continued ...

-: Apr, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Service That Stands Out: Honoring OWL’s Finest

Each year, OWL VFD proudly recognizes members whose commitment, leadership, and service go above and beyond. The 2025 award recipients represent the very best of OWL—individuals who not only ...

-: Mar, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

A Journey of Service: Assistant Chief Kurt Bolland Earns OWL Life Member Status

For Assistant Chief Kurt Bolland, the path to the fire and rescue service began long before he ever donned a uniform. As a child, visits with his aunt and uncle […]

-: Jan, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Certified & Ready: EMT Jaden Nguyen

Please join us in congratulating OWL Member Jaden Nguyen on earning both his Virginia State EMT-Basic and National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certifications! EMT Nguyen joined OWL in March 2025 ...

-: Jan, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

From Certified to Active: EMT Sheyla Inofuente Joins the Ranks

EMT Inofuente joined the OWL VFD already holding both Virginia State EMT-Basic and National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certifications. Driven by a strong passion for emergency healthcare, she chose ...

-: Dec, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Rising to New Heights: Firefighter/EMT Rich Lawson Achieves Truck/Tower Certification

OWL VFD proudly congratulates Firefighter/EMT Rich Lawson on recently earning the required certifications and completing training to staff as a Truck/Tower Firefighter. This achievement adds to ...

-: Dec, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating Excellence: OWLVFD Members Graduate from PWC FRS Volunteer Recruit Class

OWLVFD is proud to celebrate the graduation of the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System (PWC FRS) Volunteer Recruit Class, a significant milestone for our department and the members ...

-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Cadets Complete Final Burns and Move Closer to Fire Academy Graduation

OWL proudly congratulates Cadets Kody Barbier and John Klapperich for successfully completing their final burns—a major milestone in firefighter training and one of the most demanding components ...