Recruitment

-: Apr, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating a Milestone: Riley Gardner Graduates from Arlington County Fire Department

OWL VFD is proud to recognize Firefighter/EMT Riley Gardner on a major accomplishment—his graduation from the Arlington County Fire Department. This achievement marks an exciting new chapter in ...

-: 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 ...

-: 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 ...

-: Nov, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

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 […]

-: Oct, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

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 […]

-: Sep, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

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 […]

-: May, 2021 / Rebecca Barnes

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? […]

-: Oct, 2020 / Rebecca Barnes

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 ...

-: May, 2020 / Rebecca Barnes

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 […]