Chief of Emergency Services Sheldon Kier started his career working as a paramedic but wanted to pursue a career in the Fire Service. While working here at the Grand Junction Fire Department he has held the positions of firefighter-paramedic, engineer-paramedic, emergency services officer, and has been the EMS Chief since 2016. Chief Kier oversees all EMS operations- everything from medical supplies and staffing to writing and obtaining grants for the EMS division. Chief Kier enjoys hunting and ranching in his time off.