Slackwood Volunteer Fire Company

12/20/2025

Good Morning Slackwood Distict!

The Volunteers of the Lawrence Township Fire Department will be guiding Santa through the Slackwood area this morning starting at 9:00am.

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The world is celebrating the service and dedication of firefighters today.

03/28/2025

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of life member Leon M. Sine.

Leon M. Sine
July 25, 1940 - March 26, 2025

Leon M. Sine, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Serenity Hospice Inpatient Unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Born in Lambertville, NJ, Leon made his home in the Hamilton and Lawrenceville area for the past 50 years. He generously dedicated over 25 years of service to the Slackwood Volunteer Fire Company, proudly supporting his community. Throughout his life, Leon was a hardworking and dedicated man, holding various jobs over the years, most recently at ACME in the Lawrence Shopping Center, where he worked until the store’s closing. Above all, Leon was fiercely independent and found great joy in the simple pleasure of riding his bike.

Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Shirley Sine; brothers, Merritt Sine and Harry Sine; late sister-in-law, Margaret Sine; he is survived by his niece and caregiver with whom he resided, Angela Vassey and her husband, Joe; nephew, Richard Hicks; great nephews, Andrew Vassey and William Palmer; as well as many dear friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home, 2141 South Broad Street, Hamilton, NJ, followed by a brief prayer service.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Any fellow firefighters wanting to attend the viewing should meet at 10:15 at the funeral home.

01/21/2025

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of former Chief and life member Ken Johnson. RIP Ken, we will take it from here.

Kenneth A. Johnson, 72, of Lawrence Township, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Born and raised in Lawrence Township, Ken dedicated his life to family, community, and service. He worked as the manager of Eastg...

12/14/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to see Santa and the Slackwood Fire Company today! It was a joy spreading holiday cheer throughout the community and seeing so many smiling faces.

We hope you all have a safe, happy, and festive holiday season. Remember, the magic of the season is in the joy we share with one another.

From all of us at Slackwood Fire Company, Happy Holidays! 🎁✨