General Info

The Grand Junction Fire Department provides fire fighting, fire protection, emergency medical response and other services to the residents of Grand Junction, and Mesa, County, Colo. The operations division is responsible for emergency medical services, fire suppression, mitigation of disasters and rescue activities. Specialized units within the division include the hazardous materials response team, and the confined space rescue, rope rescue and trench rescue teams. The investigations section investigates all fires to determine the fire origin and cause. Division investigators work cases from the initial on-scene investigation through the arrest and prosecution phase. The public information division is responsible for disseminating accurate information to the public and media in the event of incidents involving the department. It also oversees the various public education programs. The Grand Junction Fire Department employs nearly 100 full-time professionals.