Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department

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DVFD provides EMS first response, HAZMAT Response, Water Rescue, Extrication, Rescue, Search for Lost Person. Allyn Reding was named fire chief in 1998.

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 with 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.

10/20/2026

We didnt make it to everyones houses to drop off bags for the food drive but if you have food to donate you can drop it off at the Fire Station or City Hall or call the station and we will pick it up. Thanks

10/16/2026

We will be passing out bags tomorrow. You can drop off any canned or nonparshable food at city hall or the fire station this week. We will be donating the food next Saturday October 24th.

10/15/2026

The Duenweg Fire Department will be there with a truck and plenty of candy. Hope to see everyone there.

09/30/2026

09/24/2026

The Duenweg Fire Department would like to thank American Water for awarding us a $1000 grant to be used to purchase new equipment.

09/14/2026

Next Saturday at the Duenweg Fairgrounds

09/11/2026

Duenweg Fire Captain Jay Wells and Firefighter Dauson Wells doing the 110 flights of stairs in remembrance.

09/11/2026

25 years ago today our country endured one of the worst days ever. The fire service lost 343 brothers and sisters. We still remember and will never forget.

09/02/2026

Jasper County commissioners have place all of Jasper County under a burn ban. Jasper County Sheriff's Department will respond to all calls of burning and citations will be issued.

08/17/2026

Memorial service for Retired Assistant Chief Charlie Brown will be 11am August 30th at the Synagogue at 7th and Sergeant in Joplin

Address

303 Wolfe Drive (P. O. Box 488)
Duenweg, MO
64841

Telephone

+14176237408

Website

http://duenwegmo.com/community/volunteer-fire-department/

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