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-: Oct, 2022 / Rebecca Barnes

Woodbridge Elks Lodge Donates Safety Glasses

The Woodbridge Elks Lodge recently donated 156 pairs of safety glasses to OWL VFD at Station 2. This generous donation will help ensure that the men and women of OWL […]
-: Oct, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Commercial Building Fire – Minnieville Road

Commercial Building Fire Thursday, September 29 12:17 a.m. A citizen passing by Penny’s Used Auto Parts in Woodbridge reported seeing fire at the rear of the building. Units were dispatched […]
-: Sep, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Horner Road – Structure Fire

Structure Fire Tuesday, September 27 6:43 p.m. While returning to the station, Ambulance 502 saw smoke coming from a vacant home on Horner Road. The crew reported the fire. Units […]
-: Sep, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Old Bridge Road Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle Accident – Flyout Saturday, September 3 9:51 p.m. OWL VFD units responded to a motorcycle accident on Old Bridge Road near the intersection of Forest Hill Road. Two patients […]
-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Celebrate 4th of July Safely – Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

Rarely do we consider fireworks harmful much less deadly; yet fireworks are one of the biggest fire dangers to life and property. Each year, thousands of fireworks–related injuries are ...
-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Smoke and CO Detectors for Boating and RV Enthusiasts 

Marine/RV Detectors…What’s the difference? CO detectors are extremely important in all environments; however, some might say they are slightly more important in the marine/RV world. Houses are ...
-: Jun, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Betty Limerick’s Dedicated Service

According to our historical documents, on June 6, 1957, OWL VFD Auxiliary Member Betty Limerick started dispatching calls from her home on F Street in Woodbridge.  During daytime hours, calls ...
-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Women Build the Foundation for OWL VFD’s Emergency Medical Services

Women Build the Foundation for OWL VFD’s Emergency Medical Services In the early 1970s, Cardiac Techs were assigned to stations in Prince William County, but during daytime hours, they needed ...
-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

“EMS: Rising to the Challenge” EMS Week 2022 May 15th – 21st

National Emergency Medical Services Week (EMS Week), May 15th – 21st; is celebrating its 47th year. EMS Week, presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in conjunction with ...
-: May, 2022 / Melissa Payne

Annual Blessing of the Fleet on the Occoquan River

On May 21, 2022, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department will assist with the Annual Blessing of the Fleet on the Occoquan River. The Occoquan River Maritime Association (ORMA) is ...