Grand Junction Fire Department Operations
Division
The largest division within the Grand Junction
Fire Department is the Operations Division, which is responsible
for emergency medical services, fire suppression, mitigation of
disasters, and rescue activities. Specialized units within the
Operations Division include the Hazardous Materials Response Team,
Confined Space Rescue, Rope Rescue, and Trench Rescue.
Responding to emergencies consumes a large portion of time. After the emergency response aspect, training consumes the next time commitment. Operations Division Personnel inspect commercial and multi-residential facilities. In addition members provide a wide range of services to the community, including tours of fire stations and apparatus, and fire and life safety presentations.
Organization
The Operations Division is
comprised of three shifts, with each shift working an alternating
24-hour schedule.
Staffing Within Each Shift
In addition one 24-hour day car is staffed seven days a week using six full time and several part time EMS personnel.