At 7:19 AM Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on the 400 block of Sandia Drive. The reporting party stated that an interior room of the home was on fire. All occupants were able to evacuate. When Engine 5 arrived at 7:26 AM the crew quickly entered the home to extinguish [...]
Grand Junction Fire Department Launches New, User-Friendly Website
Today the City of Grand Junction officially launched a new website, www.gjcity.org in collaboration with CivicPlus, the website designer. As part of this redesign, the Grand Junction Fire Department is excited to announce a Fire Department specific section of the website which can be found at www.gjcity.org/fire. The new, service-focused website is mobile-friendly and makes accessibility a priority. The site can [...]
GJFD Responds to Apartment Fire on Belford Ave
At 7:55 PM Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment on the 200 block of Belford Avenue. The reporting party could see a glow coming from inside the apartment. While GJFD responded with lights and sirens the caller reported hearing the sound of breaking glass from inside the apartment and the [...]
GJFD Recognized by Colorado Bureau of Investigations
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Director (and former Grand Junction Police Chief) John Camper visited his old stomping grounds last week to recognize a couple of our employees for their exceptional partnership to CBI. Station 3 Hazardous Materials Team and CBI Director John Camper In July of this year, CBI was conducting a complex crime investigation [...]
GJFD Station 6 Opening November 9th
The construction of Grand Junction Fire Department Station 6, located at 729 27 Road, is now complete. GJFD is in the process of moving in furniture and equipment for an official opening Monday, November 9th. The Department will host a private in-person hose uncoupling ceremony that will be shared with the community through local media and Facebook Live at 11:00 AM on Monday, November [...]
GJFD Responds to Two Homes on Fire on Darby Dr.
At 10:25 AM Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a fire on the 500 block of Darby Drive. When crews arrived on scene they found heavy smoke with active fire on two neighboring homes. Everyone had safely evacuated and GJFD crews were able to quickly perform an interior search and attack the fire from inside [...]
Mid-Morning House Fire Displaces Family
At 10:09 AM The Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Centennial Road. Initial dispatch reported a single-family home on fire. Upon arrival, units found a heavily involved mobile home with smoke and flames on the back side of the residence and smoke coming from [...]
Two GJFD Personnel Test Positive for COVID-19
Grand Junction Fire Department has learned that two first responders have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19.) The first responders quickly identified their symptoms and are self-quarantining and not on duty. All GJFD personnel are continuing daily symptom monitoring and tracking prior to reporting for duty. As with any case, all contact tracing and possible exposure [...]
GJFD Responds to Fire at Storage Facility
At 8:16 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in a commercial storage facility on the 1000 block of Pitkin Avenue. Initial reports indicated that heavy smoke and flames were coming from a unit at the business and had possibly climbed into an attic space. The fire was extinguished [...]
GJFD Serving up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
This week Grand Junction Fire Department is observing National Fire Prevention Week and Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Nationally, almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in the kitchen. So far this year, GJFD has [...]
