volunteer – O.W.L. Volunteer Fire Department

-: Jun, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating OWL VFD’s Robert Romo: High School Cadet Program Graduate and Newest Probationary Member

Congratulations to OWL Volunteer Fire Department member Robert Romo on completing the Prince William County Fire & Rescue System’s High School Fire Cadet Program. Robert, a graduating senior ...

-: 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 […]

-: Feb, 2025 / Melaina Lewis

Celebrating 20 Years of Service with OWL VFD: Mark Bauer

Some journeys begin with dramatic backdrops—stormy skies, flashing lights, and a sense of destiny. But for OWL Life Member Mark Bauer, it all started under the bright sun at an […]

-: Jun, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Announces EMS Lieutenant Promotion

OWL’s Operational Leadership has appointed Leo Greenwald as an EMS Lieutenant. Lt. Greenwald joined OWL as a Junior Member in June 2021. He earned his EMT certification as an Arlington […]

-: Apr, 2024 / Melissa Payne

OWL Membership is a Family Affair for the Williams family

It’s not uncommon for generations of families to serve alongside each other in the fire and rescue service. Over Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton (OWL) Volunteer Fire Department’s long history, ...

-: 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 […]

-: May, 2021 / Rebecca Barnes

So You THINK You Want to Become a Fire Fighter?

Have you thought about becoming a Fire Fighter EMT or both? Do you do a double-take when you see a fire truck? Do you not faint when you see blood? […]