GJ Firefighters Local 2808

09/01/2026

THREE DAYS UNTIL FILL THE BOOT!

But you don’t have to wait until Friday to support MDA!

Join us tomorrow at WestCo Brewing from 4–10 PM. WestCo will donate 10% of sales to Grand Junction firefighters’ Fill the Boot campaign.

📍 905 Struthers Avenue
🍻 Dine out. Give back. Help us kick off Fill the Boot!

Can’t make it? Donate online through the link in our bio—or we’ll see you at the listed City Market and Safeway locations throughout the weekend!

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08/31/2026

🌲🔥 WILDLAND TEAM UPDATE

Travis Cavenah, Austin Robinson, Kyle Dickson, and Dylan Osborne are nearing the end of their 14-day deployment in the San Juan National Forest.

As they wrap up their assignment and get ready to head home, the next crew of GJFD Wildland Team members is gearing up to take their place.

One crew coming home. Another getting ready to roll. 🚒🌲

Safe travels home, guys.

08/30/2026

𝕆𝕌𝕋𝕊𝕀𝔻𝔼 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝟜𝟠
꧁Meet the Firefighters of Grand Junction Local 2808꧂

🚒 BRONWYN STEVENS | BUILT FOR THE LONG HAUL

Firefighter/Paramedic Bronwyn Stevens is the kind of person you want beside you when the call gets complicated.

She’s a talented paramedic, a trusted teammate, and has served as a Field Training Officer for many of our paramedics as they make one of the biggest transitions in EMS, taking everything learned in school and learning to apply it in the real world.

And then there’s what Bronwyn does Outside the 48.

Her endurance résumé is something to brag about:

🥾 50K Arches Ultra
🏜️ 100K Desert RATS Ultra
🏃‍♀️ Boulderthon Marathon
🚵‍♀️ 30-mile Rides & Vibes
⛰️ 50-mile Grand Mesa Ultra
🚲 100-mile bikepacking trip through Marin County
🏃‍♀️ Regular treadmill half marathons
⌚ And a weekly habit of reminding every other firefighter in the Garmin step challenge that they never really had a chance.

And we’re pretty confident we’re missing a few things here.

Bronwyn can usually be found running or bike riding what most of us would consider an entirely unreasonable number of miles, and, if we’re being fair, probably secretly wish we could do too. She’s even been known to sneak those miles into adventures around the world while traveling with her partner, including recent trips to Costa Rica and the Galápagos.

And, of course, we can’t forget the time she spends with her beloved dog-child, Sammy. 🐾🌎

The miles are impressive and certainly demonstrate her grit, discipline, and dedication, but they’re only a small part of what makes Bronwyn who she is.

We’re lucky to work alongside an incredible firefighter/paramedic, teacher, teammate, and friend, and even luckier to be surrounded by her awesome sense of humor and the kind of smile that lights up whatever room she walks into.

A lot of miles, a lot of adventures, and a whole lot of life packed into the hours Outside the 48.

BeyondTheBadge

08/30/2026

👀 I SPY Grand Junction Firefighters in the news…

Looks few familiar faces made their way into the U.S. Forest Service – San Juan National Forest’s latest wildfire update. 🔎🌲🔥

Travis Cavenah, Austin Robinson, Kyle Dickson, and Dylan Osborne are currently deployed with our Grand Junction Fire Department Wildland Team, putting in work away from home and representing Grand Junction well.

We see you, boys. Stay safe out there. 👊

08/27/2026

WHAT DOES FILLING THE BOOT ACTUALLY DO?

Soon, you’ll see Grand Junction firefighters out collecting donations for MDA. Before we ask you to donate, we want you to know what your dollars help make possible.

For 75 years, MDA has worked to improve the lives of children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other neuromuscular diseases.

🔬 $1.1+ BILLION invested in research
🧬 30+ FDA-approved treatments in the past decade
🩺 Specialized care through MDA’s nationwide Care Center Network
❤️ MDA Summer Camp and programs connecting kids and families
📣 Advocacy for better access, resources, and opportunities

And today, some of that work hits especially close to home for the fire service.

🚒 Research suggests firefighters may face nearly twice the risk of developing ALS compared with the general population. MDA is supporting research aimed at understanding why, including the potential roles of occupational and environmental exposures, genetics, and lifestyle.

For firefighters, this 72-year partnership isn’t only about carrying on a tradition. The research we help fund may someday provide answers that directly impact our own brothers and sisters in the fire service.

Firefighters have raised more than $721 MILLION through the IAFF and MDA partnership.

Last year alone, 846 IAFF Locals raised $10.7 million.

Soon, it’s our turn here in Grand Junction. ❤️

When you see a Local 2808 firefighter with a boot in hand, know that every dollar dropped inside helps support research, care, community, and advocacy.

One boot. A few dollars at a time. 72 years of making a difference. 🥾

Stay tuned for where you can help us Fill the Boot for MDA.

08/26/2026

Apparently our friends at Colorado State Fire Fighters had to remind us that today is National Dog Day… 🐶🚒

And quite frankly, this is one celebration we cannot pass up.

So forget the apparatus, training, and fireground photos for a minute, we want to see the real bosses of the household.

Drop your four-legged crew members in the comments. 👇🐾

Bonus points for dogs who believe every 48-hour shift is an unacceptable absence.

08/26/2026

When the Communications Director asks nicely for a group photo… and they fully understand the assignment. 😂🚑

Firefighters Keegan Bailey, Jacob Dillon, Kellan Nystrom, Hunter McSchooler, and Calen Vickers are heading back to school as they begin the journey to becoming paramedics.

Over the next year, they’ll take on countless hours in the classroom, clinical rotations, and field internships.

It’s a demanding road, one that doesn’t stop challenging you once school is over. The learning, responsibility, and growth continue long after graduation.

We’re proud to see our members continue to invest in themselves, their profession, and the level of service they provide to our community.

The photo has us questioning a few things. The commitment does not. Maybe we will be lucky enough to be entertained through their whole journey. 😂

Good luck, guys! 🚒🚑

08/25/2026

WHY MDA?

For more than 70 years, firefighters and the IAFF have stood alongside the Muscular Dystrophy Association. But Fill the Boot is more than a fire service tradition, there’s a reason we keep showing up.

MDA supports children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and other neuromuscular diseases by investing in four important areas:

🔬 Research — Funding work toward new treatments, therapies, and breakthroughs.

🩺 Access to Care — Helping families connect with specialized care and resources through MDA’s nationwide network of Care Centers.

❤️ Community — Providing programs and support that help individuals and families connect, including opportunities like MDA Summer Camp for kids.

📣 Advocacy — Working to improve access, opportunity, and quality of life for people living with neuromuscular diseases.

And when we ask our community to put their hard-earned money into the boot, we want them to know where it’s going. MDA has earned a Platinum 3-Star rating from Charity Navigator, with 73 cents of every dollar supporting its mission.

For 72 years, IAFF members have helped carry that mission forward, one firefighter, one boot, and one community at a time.

That’s why Local 2808 fills the boot.

This year, we’re setting our sights on $10,000 for MDA, and we hope Grand Junction will help us get there. 🥾❤️

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