OWLVFD – O.W.L. Volunteer Fire Department

-: Jun, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Beat the Heat: Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies This Summer

As summer temperatures climb, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses. Whether you’re working outdoors, enjoying a community event, or simply spending time in the sun, it’s important to ...

-: Jan, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

OWL 2025 Election Results

Since its founding in 1938, the OWL Volunteer Fire Department has relied on dedicated members who are willing to step into leadership roles to guide and support our mission. At […]

-: Nov, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Receives Donation of Safety Glasses

Thank you to the Woodbridge Elks Lodge (2355) for another donation of over 150 pairs safety glasses for OWL VFD members. Lodge President, Amber Stramel, and Mary Louise Mawn, former […]

-: Nov, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Donates Vehicle to Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company

OWL’s Board of Directors unanimously approved to donate the department’s 2014 Ford Police Interceptor to Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. It was used first as a ...

-: Jan, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Remembers Life Member John Neyhouse

Despite the risks, everyday Firefighters answer the community’s call for help. In recognition of January being Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, the OWL VFD honors the memory of Life Member ...

-: Jan, 2024 / Melissa Payne

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 ...

-: Jan, 2024 / Melissa Payne

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) ...

-: Jun, 2023 / Rebecca Barnes

Emergency Preparedness at Work: Ensuring Safety and Security

As part of our commitment to the safety and well-being of our community, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness, ...

-: May, 2023 / Rebecca Barnes

Celebrating National EMS Week! 🌟🚑

During National EMS Week, we proudly honor the dedicated emergency medical services (EMS) providers who serve our community with unwavering commitment and compassion. 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ These incredible ...

-: Feb, 2022 / Rebecca Barnes

OWL VFD Responds to House Fire

Fire and Rescue units responded to a call of a house fire in Woodbridge at 6:01 pm on February 16th. First responders arrived on scene to find smoke and fire […]