Public Education

-: May, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

May Is Electrical Safety Month

To help avoid electrical accidents, take a few moments to look around your home for hazards and correct them. Practicing electrical safety is a straightforward way to prevent electrical fires. ...
-: Jan, 2025 / Melissa Payne

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 formed during a […]
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Supports PWCFRS Pop-Up Event

On Saturday, August 24, OWL visited Rockledge Elementary School to support Prince William County Fire & Rescue System’s (PWCFRS) Pop-Up Event to educate the community on important fire ...
-: Aug, 2024 / Melaina Lewis

OWL Supports Community Outreach at Veterans Memorial Park

By actively participating in and organizing community events and educational programs, OWL volunteers not only raise awareness about fire safety and prevention but also foster a sense of ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

June is National Fireworks Safety Month

The Fourth of July is one of America’s most cherished celebrations, bringing families and communities together with parades, cookouts, and, of course, fireworks. But while fireworks are fun and ...
-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Promotes Move Over Awareness Month

In Virginia, June is Move Over Awareness Month To ensure the safety of first responders and motorists on highways, Code of Virginia, Section 46.2–861.1 indicates that drivers are required to […]
-: May, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Shares Electrical Safety Tips

To help avoid electrical accidents, take a few moments to look around your home for hazards and correct them. Practicing electrical safety is a straightforward way to prevent electrical fires. ...
Playground
-: Apr, 2024 / Melissa Payne

National Playground Safety Week is April 22 – 26, 2024

The 2024 National Playground Safety Week is April 22nd – April 26th! Sponsored by the National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), this annual event reminds parents, grandparents, caregivers, ...
-: Feb, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Clothes Dryer Safety Tips

Clothes dryer safety is crucial to prevent accidents. Clean the lint filter after each load, ensure proper venting, and do not overload the dryer. Regularly inspect and clean the vent duct […]
-: Feb, 2024 / Melissa Payne

Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

There’s no place like home. It is a place to relax, share laughs with family, and enjoy home cooked meals. But did you know that most fire deaths occur in […]