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Kelly Dugger Honored for 36 Years of Service
February 04, 2026 | FLORIDA
Courtesy of Alachua County Fire Rescue,

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue.

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue.

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue.

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue.
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Alachua County Fire Rescue convened at Station 21 on February 4 to honor Kelly Dugger for 36 years of loyal service to the department and the community. The occasion included a brunch and opportunity to socialize with current members and many retirees who had returned to honor Dugger's work. Throughout the morning, coworkers shared memories and praised Dugger's consistent effort, leadership, and dedication to training and emergency response. Local 3852 sponsored the event, which aimed to commemorate members who have worked in the fire department for many years.