Interim Chief of Emergency Services Mark McIntire started his career in 1996 working as an EMT and later a paramedic in the Denver area. In 2008 Chief McIntire began working at Grand Junction Fire Department. In his time here, he has served as an EMS Officer, captain upgrade, firefighter/paramedic, quality assurance reviewer, and a training mentor. Chief McIntire oversees all EMS operations- everything from medical supplies and staffing to writing and obtaining grants for the EMS division. Chief McIntire enjoys time outdoors with his family in his time off.