Slocum Volunteer Fire Department

05/17/2026

Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family and friends of Scott Starkey. Please keep his family, friends & his fellow firefighters in your prayers.

05/11/2026

We want to thank everybody that volunteered, donated auction items, bought auction items & who came out to enjoy the food! Also, we want to thank all of the people & businesses that set up booths and the great entertainment from One Light Town! We could not make all of this happen without the help of our community.

05/11/2026

Made this homemade cherry cheesecake for the Slocum Volunteer Fire Department annual BBQ & auction fundraiser ❤️ One thing about me, if it involves desserts and supporting the community, I’m in! So thankful for opportunities like this to support our small areas around me while also growing my small business.

Hope whoever wins it loves it!

05/11/2026

Proud to support the Slocum Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒❤️

Premier Steel & Construction donated a cooler packed with fishing gear for the silent auction, and trust us… it’s one you’ll want to bid on! 🎣

Be sure to check out the annual barbecue, parade, trail ride, live music, and auction this Saturday. Fun for the whole family and a great way to support the community!

05/11/2026

One of our large planters in the slocum volunteer fire department auction come on out and help us raise money for the vfd and get some awesome food. Update it sold for 375 dollars glad I could help my vfd

05/06/2026

05/03/2026

REMINDER: We will be selling chopped BBQ sandwiches at the fire house on Thursday & Friday. For $12 you can get a sandwich, chips & a drink. If you would like to pre-order a group order just give us a call at (214) 212-3610.

05/03/2026

We are just days away from our 49th annual BBQ fundraiser!! Come out and support your Slocum Volunteer Fire Department and watch the parade, enjoy some fabulous food, bid on some great auction items and enjoy the band. We are fortunate enough to have One Light Town again this year. They perform country, classic rock and blues music. They put on a great performance & we are excited to have them again!

01/06/2026

1/6/26: Burn ban issued for Anderson County

Anderson County is now under a 7 day burn ban. This affects residents outside the the City of Palestine only.

If you live in the city limits of Palestine, there is no burning allowed per the City Ordinance.

10/16/2025

Burn ban extended.

Burn ban extended for another 30 days as of this morning.