Author: dirkclingman

At 11:58 AM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire on the 1700 block of N 3rd Street. Initial reports indicated that heavy smoke and flames were coming from the garage at the address. The first crew on scene set up a defensive attack to prevent the fire from [...]

In March, Grand Junction Fire Department began training the first group of Firefighters funded by the First Responder Tax passed in April 2019. Seventeen new recruits are finishing up a 19-week academy where they learned skills in firefighting, technical rescue, EMS, hazardous materials, fire prevention, and community risk reduction. Ultimately, they will fill spots needed to staff the [...]

At 2:01 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire on the 190 block of Montana Rd. Initial reports indicated that the trailer exploded and was occupied by one person. The occupant was able to exit the structure and was later transported with burns. The fire was extinguished by [...]

At 4:07 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to 26 Road in the area of  F 3/4 Road for several small fires burning on the east side of the road. As GJFD crews responded to the scene, additional callers continued to report fires along 26 Road stretching north from the original location. Additional [...]

At 10:24 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire on the 200 block of E Parkview Drive. Initial dispatch reports indicated that heavy flames and smoke was coming from the home and residents were attempting to put out the flames with a garden hose. The occupants were able [...]

At 6:04 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire on the 2100 block of Teton Road. Initial dispatch report indicated that flames and black smoke was coming from the residence. The occupants were able to self-evacuate before crews arrived. GJFD crews made a defensive attack ensuring that the [...]

On Sunday at 5:51 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to the desert north of 25 Road for a patient with a broken lower leg from a dirt bike crash. St. Mary's Careflight was able to follow coordinates to the downed dirt biker and provided patient care. A bystander lead GJFD crews to the [...]

At 4:03 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a patient that had fallen near Serpents Trail. The patient was hiking with friends before falling an unknown distance.  Crews were able to reach the hiker quickly and provide immediate care. The patient was carefully moved over rough terrain before being transported by [...]

At 5:27 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a camper on fire in front of a residence on the 400 block of Doris Road. Initial dispatch report indicated that the camper was fully engulfed and the fire was threatening nearby homes and vehicles. GJFD crews quickly extinguished the blaze and checked [...]

On Thursday evening at 6:25 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a possible brush fire in the area of 200 Dike Road. A motorist on the Riverside Parkway called 9-1-1 to report smoke and flames in the area behind the Pepsi Plant. GJFD had difficulty gaining access to the fire due [...]