The Department provides a variety of education, enforcement and emergency services to the residents of the City of Grand Junction and a surrounding fire district. Being one of the largest paid departments between Denver and Salt Lake City, the GJFD is virtually a self-sufficient organization providing a variety of services. Along with fire suppression, the Grand Junction Fire Department provides Advanced Life Support personnel and equipment at each of the four stations. Fire fighters are also trained in hazardous materials and technical rescue including high angle and low angle rescue, swiftwater rescue and ice rescue. The Grand Junction Fire Department also provides a number of prevention programs.
Fire inspectors review new construction plans and enforce the International Fire Code.
Fire Investigators investigate every fire to determine cause and origin. Check out a detailed list of City of Grand Junction Fire Department administration, facilities, and equipment.