So You THINK You Want to Become a Fire Fighter?
Have you thought about becoming a Fire Fighter EMT or both? Do you do a double-take when you see a fire truck? Do you not faint when you see blood? […]
Recruitment
Fighting More Than Fires
Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing “pink ribbon” duty shirts as part of their uniform during ...
Empower Yourself, Help your Community
Become a Helper We love Fred Roger’s quote: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for […]
A Commitment to Service: An Interview With OWLVFD Firefighter Derek Wells
Since 1938 Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWLVFD) has been proudly serving our area. An exemplary commitment to service to the community and quality of work has been passed ...
Why We Do What We Do
The Driving Forces Behind Our Members As OWL VFD members, we are often asked why we do what we do. While each individual has their own unique set of responses […]
What Does It Really Take to Be an OWL VFD Volunteer?
Here at OWL VFD, it takes all kinds of people to make our volunteer operation a success. Our volunteers serve in positions from the front lines to behind the scenes […]
Giving Back, Yet Receiving: The Benefits of Being an OWL VFD Volunteer
As a volunteer, you typically think about the services you are providing and how you’re helping others. Here at OWL VFD, it’s clear that our volunteers certainly give back, but […]
Junior Membership
All 16 and 17-year-old members are junior members. Junior members are assigned to duty crews at Fire Station 2. You are expected to attend duty and meet minimum training requirements […]
Administrative Membership
Administrative members of the Department are non-operational. They assist the Department Chief and President with managing functions for the Department. You may wish to assist with fundraising, ...
Senior Membership
If you are 18 or older, you are a senior probationary member of the Department. We expect you to meet minimum training requirements within the first six months of membership […]