Grand Junction Fire Department

10/14/2026

Happening Soon!

This month's and Lights and Sirens episode on KAFM Community Radio will air live TODAY at 12:30 p.m. We'll be talking with GJPD Commander Fisher and GJFD Fire Training Officer Rasmussen.

Grand Junction Fire Department

10/09/2026

Tune in right now to First Responder Friday on The Moose 92.3 to hear Battalion Chief Brandi Manuppella talk about all things and her specialty in HAZMAT operations.

10/08/2026

🔋 Charge Into Fire Safety! 🔥

It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this year we’re focusing on something most of us use every day: lithium-ion batteries.

Phones, tablets, laptops, e-bikes, power tools, toys and countless other devices rely on rechargeable batteries. While these batteries are generally safe when used properly, damaged batteries or improper charging can create a serious fire risk.

Help protect your home with a few simple charging habits:

🔌 Use the charging cord and equipment recommended by the manufacturer.

🔋 Stop using batteries that show signs of damage, swelling, overheating or unusual odors.

🛏️ Charge devices on a hard, stable surface—not on a bed, couch, pillow or other soft surface.

🚪 Keep charging devices away from exits and escape routes.

⚡ Unplug devices when they are fully charged and avoid overloading electrical outlets.

♻️ Never put lithium-ion batteries in household trash or recycling. Take them to an appropriate battery recycling or disposal location.

Safe charging is a small habit that can make a big difference.

This Fire Prevention Week, take a few minutes to look around your home and make sure you’re charging safely.

National Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 4-10, and this year firefighters are focusing on a hazard many people carry every day: lithium-ion batteries.

10/05/2026

✈️ Great Views, Great Company, and a Great Show! 🚒🚓

The Grand Junction Fire Department and Grand Junction Police Department were on hand for the Grand Junction Air Show, working together to help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Our crews enjoyed getting to spend some time with community members and take in a little of the action alongside the thousands of spectators who came out for the show.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello, and to everyone who helped make the Grand Junction Air Show a safe and memorable event.

10/02/2026

Each year, the Grand Junction Fire Department provides five firefighters the opportunity to attend paramedic school, investing in their professional development while strengthening the advanced medical care we provide to our community.

Firefighters interested in becoming paramedics must apply for the opportunity and be selected to participate. Those selected attend paramedic school, with GJFD continuing to pay their salary and covering the cost of the paramedic program.

Paramedics represent a specialized portion of the EMS workforce. According to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), approximately 25% of nationally certified EMS clinicians are paramedics. At GJFD, approximately 31% of our personnel are paramedics, helping ensure advanced emergency medical care is available throughout our response system.

Becoming a paramedic requires extensive classroom education, clinical experience, and hands-on training. By sending five firefighters through paramedic school each year, GJFD continues to build and maintain a highly trained workforce while providing our personnel opportunities to advance their education and careers.

After successfully completing the program and earning their certification, these firefighters return to GJFD as active firefighter/paramedics, bringing their advanced medical training directly to our crews and the patients who depend on them.
Investing in our firefighters today helps build the paramedics our community will depend on tomorrow. 🚒🚑

CMU Tech

10/01/2026

Structure Fire — 300 Block of 3rd Street, Clifton, CO
At approximately 10:17 a.m., crews were dispatched to the 300 block of 3rd Street in Clifton for a reported structure fire with smoke coming from the building.
Clifton Fire Protection District crews responded to the scene and requested assistance from Grand Junction Fire Department Engine 8 and Engine 6. Firefighters successfully knocked down the fire, which was contained to the structure and did not spread to nearby buildings.
One civilian was injured, and no firefighter injuries were reported.
The origin and cause of the fire are currently unknown, and the incident remains under investigation.
CFPD would like to thank Grand Junction Fire Department and Mesa County Sheriff's Office for their assistance.

09/28/2026

Grand Junction, CO – On September 28, 2026, at approximately 2:05 p.m., first responders with the Grand Junction Police Department and Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash into the Golden Gate Gas Station 24 Road, located at 2395 G Road.
Officers arrived on scene and found a single vehicle that crashed through the front of the store, causing significant damage. Minor injuries were reported.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and alcohol is not suspected. There is no additional information available at this time.

09/24/2026

At approximately 4:00 p.m. GJFD responded to a small fire in a prop room in the theater area at Grand Junction High School.

School staff extinguished the fire and called 9-1-1 to report the incident and request assistance with removing smoke from the building.

There are no known injuries. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation.

09/24/2026

🚒🔥 GJFD is Coming to the Classroom This October! 🔥🚒

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Grand Junction Fire Department firefighters will be visiting third-grade classrooms at School District 51 schools within Grand Junction city limits throughout October!

Classroom visits will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will give students an opportunity to meet their local firefighters while learning important, age-appropriate fire and life safety lessons.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” Students will learn how they can help prevent fires and make safer choices at home, including important lessons about battery and charging safety. 🔋⚡

👩‍🏫 Want GJFD to visit your child’s classroom? Talk with your child’s third-grade teacher and encourage them to schedule a fire safety visit today!

We’re excited to see our third graders this October and help build safer habits that can last a lifetime!