Thank You to Volunteer Fire and Rescue

Although Hurricane Irene was not as bad as it could have been, volunteers from Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Deparment put themselves in harm's way last night to keep the community safe.

but we want to reiterate it again. 

In addition to the normal apparatus that is staffed, OWL VFD volunteers came in to staff two additional engines, two brush trucks, an additional ladder truck, a heavy rescue squad and a collapse rescue vehicle.

Over 30 off-duty volunteers came in to supplement the volunteer staff Saturday night. 

OWL VFD is one the largest and busiest volunteer fire departments in the United States with over 300 members. OWL VFD provides fire suppression, EMS care, and rescue services to 80,000 residents in our 27-square mile area through the operation of three fire stations. OWL volunteer Firefighters and EMTs work the 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift, five days a week, plus 24/7 holidays and weekends.