Your Seasonal Resources from OWL

This National Poison Prevention Week, led by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, (March 16-22, 2025), we want to highlight the importance of poison safety and share valuable tips […]

Daylight Savings is almost here—remember to set your clocks forward on March 9! This time change is a great reminder to review your home’s fire safety measures. As you adjust […]

Fire safety is an essential topic that affects everyone, whether at home, work, or school. However, myths and misconceptions about fire safety can lead to dangerous decisions during emergencies. Let’s […]

Our area rarely produces ice of the quality and thickness necessary for safe outdoor recreation; therefore, recreation on local ice is riskier than in northern climates. Ice formed during a […]

Winter is here, and with it comes the unpredictable nature of wintry precipitation, snowfall, and icy roads.  If you don’t have to go out, stay home, but if you do, […]

As the temperatures drop and fireplaces come to life in homes across our community, OWL VFD wants to remind you of the importance of fireplace safety. A cozy fire can […]

As the fall season sets in, the combination of dry mulch, fluctuating temperatures, and windy conditions increases the risk of outdoor fires. Mulch fires, in particular, pose a significant threat […]

This week, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) proudly introduces its newest community feature: a Little Free Library dedicated to Assistant Chief Michael Clark. Located in front of Station […]

When you’re biking on the road, did you know that you’re considered a motorist? This means you must follow the same rules of the road as other motorists. Here are […]

Whether you are outdoors for fun or work, staying protected from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is always important. UV light is an invisible radiation produced by the sun, tanning […]