Recognition

-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating Lead EMT Will Lam’s Remarkable Year of Growth and Service

It’s been an incredibly busy—and impressive—year for EMT Will Lam, whose dedication to training, professional development, and service has made him one of OWL’s standout rising leaders. Will ...

-: Sep, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Congratulations to Rescue Chief Sandra Williams on Her ALS Endorsement!

OWL VFD is proud to announce that Rescue Chief Sandra Williams has earned the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System Operational Medical Director’s Advanced Life Support (ALS) endorsement ...

-: Jul, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Rising to the Challenge: OWL Junior Members Achieve EMT Certification

We take pride in the dedication and passion of our junior members—young individuals who balance school, training, and service in their commitment to making a difference. Today, we’re proud to ...

-: Jul, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

A Night Honoring Lifetime Commitment

OWL VFD hosted its annual Life Members Dinner, which brought together current and past volunteers and family members for an evening of recognition and reflection. Held at OWL VFD’s Station 2, ...

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Wheels & Waves: Josh Hill Expands His Role at OWL VFD

OWL VFD proudly celebrates Josh Hill for completing all requirements to become an Ambulance Driver! To achieve this milestone, members undergo Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) ...

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating EMS Week: Honoring Our Lifesaving Volunteers

This EMS Week, OWL Volunteer Fire Department proudly joins the nation in celebrating the dedication, compassion, and lifesaving efforts of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. From ...

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Red to Blue: Jeremy Jarvis Earns EMT Helmet

OWL Volunteer Fire Department is proud to celebrate one of our own—Jeremy Jarvis—who recently traded in his red helmet for a blue one! Jeremy has officially completed the training and […]

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Four OWL Members Complete EMT Class and Take Next Step Toward Certification

Congratulations to Jocelyn Diaz, Jeremy Jarvis, Maria Perez Mejias, and Katelyn Stradling on reaching an exciting milestone in their certification journey! Earlier this month, these four ...

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

From Junior Member to Lifelong Commitment: Jared “Pebbles” Lawrence’s Story

Not everyone grows up dreaming of joining the fire service. For Jared “Pebbles” Lawrence, it wasn’t a lifelong calling—or even a childhood fascination beyond a few toy fire trucks and […]

-: Feb, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating 20 Years of Service with OWL VFD: Mark Bauer

Some journeys begin with dramatic backdrops—stormy skies, flashing lights, and a sense of destiny. But for OWL Life Member Mark Bauer, it all started under the bright sun at an […]