OWL’s EMS History
Women Build the Foundation for OWL VFD’s Emergency Medical Services As we celebrate EMS Week, it’s fitting that we share our own history. It was women who played a big […]
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Spotlight: Betty Limerick
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is April 14, 2024 through April 20, 2024! Dispatchers play a vital role in emergency services. At OWL, when we think of dispatchers, we think ...
OWL Receives Safety Glasses Donation
The Woodbridge Elks Lodge recently donated pairs of safety glasses to OWL VFD. This generous donation will help ensure that members will have the safety gear they need while serving […]
OWL Responds to Structure Fire
Structure Fire – Potomac Branch Drive January 20, 2024 22:41 (10:41 p.m.) OWL units were dispatched to a Structure Fire in Woodbridge. Crews arrived on scene and made quick work […]
OWL Reports Total Volunteer Hours for 2023
Operational and administrative members at the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) clocked 53,132 hours in 2023. The dedication of OWL VFD’s volunteers continues to ...
Stay Off the Ice – Area Waters Unsafe
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 that is formed […]
OWL Responds to Apartment Fire
Apartment Building Fire – Washington Street January 17, 2024, 02:27 (2:27 a.m.) Units responded to a six-unit apartment building fire in the Town of Occoquan. Crews arrived to find fire ...
OWL Celebrates Member Accomplishments
Congratulations to OWL members for their recent accomplishments. Thanks to these OWL members for stepping up to serve the community. Stephany Guadalupe Rivas, Basic Life Support (BLS) ...
OWL VFD Members Graduate EMT Class
The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System’s (PWCFRS) Spring 2023 EMT Class includes three OWL VFD members. Paul Hughs Anthony Villanueva-Torres Ashley Whitmore ...
OWL VFD Members receive Valorous Unit Awards
Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department members were recognized with Valorous Unit Awards at the 37th Annual Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards for two different calls. ...