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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 answer […]

A Journey of Service: Assistant Chief Kurt Bolland Earns OWL Life Member Status

For Assistant Chief Kurt Bolland, the path to the fire and rescue service began long before he ever donned a uniform. As a child, visits with his aunt and uncle […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rising to New Heights: Firefighter/EMT Rich Lawson Achieves Truck/Tower Certification

OWL VFD proudly congratulates Firefighter/EMT Rich Lawson on recently earning the required certifications and completing training to staff as a Truck/Tower Firefighter. This achievement adds to an already impressive list […]

Celebrating Excellence: OWLVFD Members Graduate from PWC FRS Volunteer Recruit Class

OWLVFD is proud to celebrate the graduation of the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System (PWC FRS) Volunteer Recruit Class, a significant milestone for our department and the members […]

OWL Cadets Complete Final Burns and Move Closer to Fire Academy Graduation

OWL proudly congratulates Cadets Kody Barbier and John Klapperich for successfully completing their final burns—a major milestone in firefighter training and one of the most demanding components of the Fire […]

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 recently completed […]

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 — […]

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 […]