volunteer Archives - O.W.L. Volunteer Fire Department

-: Jun, 2026 / Melaina Lewis

Perseverance Pays Off: Congratulations to Lead Firefighter Jack Finnegan

Sometimes the journey to the fireground isn’t about taking the fastest path—it’s about staying committed. That perseverance has paid off for Jack Finnegan, who has officially earned ...

-: 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? […]