Slocum Fire Admin

Join us for a combined Trunk or Treat and Slocum Township Fall Fest on October 24th from 11 AM to 5 PM! This family‑friendly event brings together Halloween fun and fall activities for a full day of community celebration. Enjoy hayrides, Touch‑a‑Truck displays, food trucks, vendors, face painting, and plenty more throughout the day. Kids can trick‑or‑treat safely from decorated trunks while everyone enjoys the Fall Fest atmosphere. If you’re interested in participating as a vendor, hosting a trunk, or joining the Touch‑a‑Truck lineup, please contact Tonia at 570‑239‑1737. Activities Include: Hayrides Touch‑a‑Truck Food Trucks Vendors Face Painting Trunk or Treat And much more!

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company. New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company. New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company. New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company. New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company. New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.

Christmas Day is celebrated annually on December 25 and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christianity. While the exact date of Jesus' birth is unknown, December 25 has been observed as Christmas since at least the 4th century and has become one of the world's most widely recognized holidays. Over the centuries, Christmas traditions have expanded beyond their religious origins to include cultural customs such as decorating Christmas trees, exchanging gifts, singing carols, displaying festive lights, and gathering with family and friends. Many of these traditions developed from European holiday celebrations and have since become popular around the world. Today, Christmas is observed in many countries as both a religious and cultural holiday, celebrating themes of generosity, hope, peace, and togetherness.

Black Friday is observed on the Friday following Thanksgiving and marks the traditional beginning of the holiday shopping season in the United States. The term "Black Friday" became widely associated with the day during the late 20th century, referring to retailers moving "into the black," or becoming profitable, as holiday shopping accelerated. The day is known for major discounts, limited-time promotions, and early store openings, with many retailers offering some of their biggest sales of the year. In recent decades, Black Friday has expanded beyond physical stores to include online shopping and extended sales throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. Today, Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, with consumers taking advantage of seasonal deals while businesses prepare for the holiday gift-giving season.

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday observed in the United States to give thanks for the harvest and the blessings of the past year. Its origins are commonly associated with a 1621 harvest celebration shared by the Plymouth colonists and members of the Wampanoag people in present-day Massachusetts, though modern historians recognize this event as only one part of a much broader and more complex history. Over the following centuries, various colonies and states observed their own days of thanksgiving. In 1863, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated each November. Congress later established the fourth Thursday in November as the official federal holiday. Today, Thanksgiving is widely celebrated with family gatherings, traditional meals, expressions of gratitude, community service, and charitable events. For many Americans, it also marks the beginning of the holiday season.

Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31 and traces its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people believed the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred. As Christianity spread through Europe, many Samhain traditions blended with the observance of All Hallows' Eve, the evening before All Saints' Day. Over the centuries, Halloween evolved into a largely secular holiday centered on costumes, trick-or-treating, carved pumpkins, haunted attractions, and seasonal festivities. Many of today's traditions, including jack-o'-lanterns and costume-wearing, developed from European folklore and were later popularized in North America. Today, Halloween is celebrated around the world as a day of community events, creative costumes, spooky entertainment, and autumn traditions, while still reflecting elements of its centuries-old origins.

The Slocum Township Volunteer Fire Company is excited to share the success of its first‑ever Plant Bingo, held on April 12. The event brought out an enthusiastic crowd, and the support from the community exceeded all expectations. “Your support never ceases to amaze us,” and that sentiment was echoed throughout the day as residents came together to play, donate, and enjoy a fun afternoon in support of their local volunteers. Attendees described the event as a great turnout and a great time, with many already hoping it becomes a recurring tradition. The fire company extends its sincere thanks to everyone who participated, donated prizes, or helped make the event possible. Community fundraisers like Plant Bingo play an important role in supporting equipment needs, training, and day‑to‑day operations. Stay tuned for future events and opportunities to support us as we continue serving Slocum Township and the surrounding communities.

Support the Slocum Township Volunteer Fire Company by joining us for our Cheesesteak Sale. We’ll be offering a delicious selection of hot sandwiches, all prepared fresh and ready for pickup. Menu: Cheesesteak Chicken Cheesesteak Meatball Sub Price: $12 each Pickup Date & Time: April 25, 2026 — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pre‑Order Deadline: Please place your order by April 20. How to Order: Contact Tonia at 570‑239‑1737 or message the fire company on Facebook to reserve your sandwiches.

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company. New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company. New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company. New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.