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 ...
Recruitment
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 ...
OWL Helps Bring Holiday Magic to Stonebridge’s Light Up Your Holidays
OWL was thrilled to help spread holiday cheer this weekend as we rolled into Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center for their annual Light Up Your Holidays celebration! Our crew had […]
Celebrating Community and Service at OWL VFD’s Annual Open House
Each year, the OWL Volunteer Fire Department opens its doors to the community not only to showcase the incredible work our volunteers do, but to strengthen the bond between our […]
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
At OWL, leadership is more than a title—it’s about versatility, confidence, and the ability to step up when the community needs us most. That philosophy is at the heart of […]
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? […]
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 […]