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 [...]
GJFD Responds to Structure Fire on Teton Road
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 [...]
GJFD Responds to Dirt Bike Crash
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 [...]
GJFD Responds to Fall on Serpents Trail
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 [...]
GJFD Station 6 Construction Updates
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 [...]
Rescue on the Momument
At 12:09 PM The Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a patient that had fallen off a cliff on Ribbon Trail off of Andy's Loop. The patient was hiking alone and was found by bystanders who were able to assist the patient and send for help. Bystanders were able to meet Grand [...]
GJFD Responds to Camper Fire
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 [...]
Two Brush Fires in Two Hours
The first call came in at 3:52 PM reporting a brush fire in the 1000 block of 24 Road. When crews arrived on scene they found a fire that had spread from an agricultural property into a nearby drainage ditch that was overgrown. The fire was rapidly spreading within the drainage and being driven by [...]
GJFD Taking Extra Precautions
Daily operations at Grand Junction Fire Department are looking a little different these days. Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics are wearing surgical masks on every medical call. This is intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. In the early days of the outbreak, GJFD began implementing the pandemic flu plan which included extra [...]
Residential Structure Fire
At 7:51 AM The Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 1300 block of Main Street. Initial dispatch reports a back porch on fire with smoke and flames seen. Upon arrival units found a single family home with smoke and flames on the back side of the residence [...]
