The Grand Junction Fire Department's Command Staff is headed by Fire Chief Ken Watkins. The Fire Chief's responsibilities are to plan, direct, manage and oversee all activities and operations of the Grand Junction Fire Department. This includes fire suppression, hazardous materials management, fire code compliance, emergency medical services, training and administrative support services.

Jim Bright is the Deputy Fire Chief in charge of Administration. This position is responsible for directing and coordinating the administrative functions of the Grand Junction Fire Department. This includes planning, purchasing, public relations, hazardous materials, fire prevention and fire investigations.

Bill Roth is the Deputy Fire Chief in charge of Operations. This position is responsible for directing and coordinating the day to day activities and operations within the Grand Junction Fire Department. This includes emergency personnel and incident response, training, fire investigations, hazardous materials and fire prevention services.

John Hall is Grand Junction Fire Department's Health & Safety Chief. His responsibilities include coordinating the delivery of emergency medical services and ensuring the quality of services delivered, establish and maintain programs that reduce the frequency and severity of personal injury or illness, and to implement program goals and objectives.