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At 7:40 PM Grand Junction Fire Department responded to the area of 24 Road and Highway 6 & 50 for reports of a roadside fire threatening a commercial structure, along with multiple reports of other fires in the area. When crews arrived on scene, they found two fires in the area that they were able [...]

At 2:15 PM the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a motor home on fire near the corner of 26 Road and G Road . Initial dispatch reports indicated that a motorhome was on fire near a barn. Upon arrival GJFD crews found both the barn and motorhome on fire. Crews worked to [...]

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 [...]

Grand Junction Fire Department needs paramedics. Currently the department is hiring three paramedic positions, and recently celebrated the graduation and promotion of two GJFD firefighters that the department sponsored through paramedic school to meet the needs of the department and the community.   To become a paramedic, a person must already hold a valid EMT certification. Once the individual has gained the necessary experience in [...]

Recently Grand Junction Fire Department piloted two new programs: one to hire and train new EMTs, and another using a CMU social work intern to address the needs of patients that frequently use EMS. Last year GJFD opened its first ever recruitment for candidates who held no certifications. According to Deputy Chief Gus Hendricks, “The goal was to hire [...]

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 [...]

After the passing of the First Responder Tax in April 2019, Grand Junction Fire Department is well into construction of the first of three new fire stations. Station 6 located at 729 27 Road will be home to a ladder truck and an ambulance crew. Six firefighters, EMTs and paramedics, and an additional battalion chief in [...]