Grand Junction Fire Department Investigations

The Grand Junction Fire Department Investigations Section investigates all fires that occur in the City of Grand Junction or the Grand Junction Rural Fire Protection District. The purpose of the investigation is to determine the fire origin and cause.

The Division is managed by a Fire Captain who coordinates information regarding all fire investigations. In addition to the Fire Captain, there are six shift investigators that are assigned to 24-hour shifts. Investigators are Colorado Peace Officer certified and have the ability and authority to conduct criminal investigations. This certification and law enforcement training is necessary for the investigation of fires which are determined to be incendiary or arson.

Division investigators work cases from the initial on-scene investigation through the arrest and prosecution phase when appropriate.

The Investigations Division coordinates and investigates between 500 and 600 fire annually. Approximately 25-30% of all fires investigated are determined to be arson and require further criminal follow-up.

The Grand Junction Fire Department is committed to investigating all fires in an effort to make Grand Junction a safer community. The Fire Investigations Division is very interested in receiving any information the public may have which would assist in the investigation of fires or related criminal acts.

Information related to any investigation or criminal act can be reported by contacting one of the following:

Crimestoppers (Anonymous Information Reporting)

Local Number: 241-STOP
Toll Free: 1-800-221-STOP

City of Grand Junction City Dial (Automated Arson Reporting)

970-244-1500 ext 466 (This number can be used to leave a message for an investigator or talk directly to an investigator)