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Grand Junction Regional Communication Center
The Grand Junction Regional Communication Center (GJRCC) is a 24 hour, 365 day a year operation, responsible for answering 911 an non emergency calls. The GJRCC is located in the Grand Junction Police Department and has a staff of 46 employees who are responsible for dispatching 8 law enforcement and 11 fire/EMS agencies in Mesa County.
To become a trained 911 telecommunicator, a person must complete eight months of classroom and on -the-job training. This extensive training process includes learning numerous policies, understanding how to handle a variety of requests for service, and becoming certified in Emergency Medical Dispatching, CPR and Colorado and National Crime Information Center Operations. It is our desire to hire people for the position of 911 telecommunicator who are not only qualified, but know what they are getting into before they start. A Day in the Life

Other Services Provided by the Grand Junction Regional Communication Center:
Law Enforcement |
Fire/EMS |
Grand Junction Police |
Grand Junction Fire |
Mesa County Sheriff |
Clifton Fire |
Fruita Police |
Lower Valley Fire (Fruita) |
Palisade Police |
Palisade Fire |
Collbran Marshal |
Central Orchard Mesa Fire |
Debeque Marshal |
East Orchard Mesa Fire |
Colorado National Monument |
Glade Park Fire |
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Debeque Fire |
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Plateau Valley Fire |
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Lands End Rescue |
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The GJRCC also provides limited emergency
communication services for many state and federal agencies, including:
Bureau of Land Management |
Immigration & Customs Enforcement |
Colorado State Parks |
U.S. Forest Service |
Parole |
Community Corrections |
Probation |
U.S. Marshal's Office |
Federal Bureau of Investigation |
Drug Enforcement Agency |
Internal Revenue Service |
Dept of Veterans Affairs Police Service |
Incident Dispatching: The Incident Dispatch Team responds to large incidents in the Mobile Communication Vehicle providing on scene dispatch support. In 2008, the Incident Dispatch Team provided support for Country Jam, Rock Jam, Fruita fireworks night, Air Show and for a fire near Colbran.

Emergency Notifications: The Emergency Notification System alerts citizens of imminent threat to life and property by calling standard telephones, cell phones, text messages and email.
Last Updated:
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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