The Duette Fire & Rescue Volunteers were Founded By the Mighty 4H'rs of Duette in December of 1982 and ran the entire fire department by donation. In 2006 by Florida Legislation Duette became a Florida Independent Special Fire District but the Duette Fire & Rescue Association still provides the volunteer firefighters for the district. Over the years the association has grown to provide so much more than just a group of firefighters. The association comes together several times a year conduct fundraisers to provide much need help for the community overall in need.