The Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) was established in 1958 with Lester Watson fire chief. In January, 1960 Don Johnson was named Fire Chief and served as chief until 1998. In August, 1984 the Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department became a 501( C ) 3 Corporation (Not For Profit Corporation) controlled by a 4 member Board of Directors. In 1986 the Duenweg Fire Protection District was formed wi
th 3 elected Board of Directors. The district includes the cities of Duenweg and Duquesne and unincorporated areas in Jasper County. The Duenweg Fire Protection District signed a contract with the Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. to provide emergency service in the district. In June, 1991 the Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. moved into its new building at 303 Wolfe Dr.
In the beginning years the DVFD had 19 volunteer members and made a average of 75 calls per year. In 2005 the DVFD had 27 volunteer firefighters and first responders with 3 paid staff members and made 749 calls. In addition to fire fighting the DVFD provides EMS first responders ( equipped with Basic Life Support Equipment), Haz-Mat Response, Water Rescue, Extrication, Rescue, Search for Lost Person, Public Education and Awareness programs, and Station Tours.
