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-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

May is National Water Safety Month: Stay Safe Around Water This Season

As temperatures rise and families head to pools, lakes, and beaches, the OWL Volunteer Fire Department is joining the nationwide effort to promote National Water Safety Month this May. Drowning ...
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-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

From Junior Member to Lifelong Commitment: Jared “Pebbles” Lawrence’s Story

Not everyone grows up dreaming of joining the fire service. For Jared “Pebbles” Lawrence, it wasn’t a lifelong calling—or even a childhood fascination beyond a few toy fire trucks and […]
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-: Apr, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Member Spotlight: Katherine Hernandez

From serving the community to serving the country, OWL Member Katherine Hernandez is headed to the U.S. Coast Guard to begin a career in the military. Hernandez joined OWL in […]
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-: Apr, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Celebrates National Volunteer Week | April 20 – 26

During National Volunteer Week, we proudly salute the dedicated volunteers of the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD), whose unwavering commitment ensures the safety ...
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-: Apr, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Recognizes Newly Elected Auxiliary Board

During OWL VFD’s annual Installation Banquet, the elected Auxiliary officers were ceremonially sworn in, marking the start of their dedicated service to the department and community. This ...
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-: Feb, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Supports Prince William Rowing Club’s Erg Sprint Competition

A few of our members helped staff the First Aid Station at the Prince William Rowing Club’s Erg Sprint competition. The annual event provides an opportunity for PWC High School […]
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-: Dec, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Celebrates Breakfast with Santa

Members and their families also enjoyed participating in some holiday crafts, and each child received a gift. This annual event is graciously coordinated and hosted by the OWL Auxiliary.
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