Alachua County Fire Rescue Honors Kelly Dugger’s 36 Years of Service

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue ServicesKelly Dugger is presented with a commemorative plaque in recognition of her 36 years of service with Alachua County Fire Rescue.

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue ServicesCurrent and retired members of Alachua County Fire Rescue gather at Station 21 to celebrate Kelly Dugger’s retirement and career achievements.

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue ServicesKelly Dugger poses with family, friends, and ACFR personnel in front of Rescue 81 during her retirement celebration at Station 21.
February 3, 2026 — Alachua County Fire Rescue celebrated a milestone career on February 3, 2026, honoring Kelly Dugger for 36 years of dedicated service to the department and the community. The retirement celebration was held at Station 21 and brought together current personnel, retirees, family members, and friends for a morning of fellowship and reflection.
The event included a shared breakfast and heartfelt remarks recognizing Dugger’s long-standing commitment, professionalism, and impact on generations of firefighters.
Special thanks were extended to Local 3852 for sponsoring the event and helping make the celebration memorable. Dugger’s career leaves a lasting legacy within Alachua County Fire Rescue, and the department wished her well in retirement and future endeavors.