GJ Firefighters Local 2808

06/10/2026

Special delivery at Station 3 today.

A resident from Bluegill Drive stopped by with pizza and a heartfelt thank-you following yesterday’s fire response in the neighborhood.

We don’t do this job for recognition, but gestures like this are a reminder of how fortunate we are to serve such a supportive community. It’s always an honor to answer the call, and moments like this strengthen the bond between our crews and the people we protect.

Thank you for the kindness, the visit, and the support for your Grand Junction firefighters. 🚒.

06/09/2026

Chief Skeris kicked off the action at the Razorback Suckers game on Friday, bringing the heat with the honorary first pitch. ⚾️

06/07/2026

Hey! That’s us!!

🔥📹 Members came to to learn, connect, and bring new ideas back to their Locals.

We challenged attendees to share how they plan to put that training into action through the video contest.

Congratulations to our three winners, who each received a $150 IAFF Store gift card:

🏆 Kristy Garrett – Baltimore Fire Officers IAFF Local 964
🏆 Lanie Osborne – GJ Firefighters Local 2808
🏆 Tim Webster – Kentucky Professional Firefighters

06/07/2026

The final team to take on the 1st Annual Smoke Show Games was The Mane Event.

True to their name, they leaned into the lion theme, but made it clear right away that this “mane” wasn’t about appearance. These women came in with the kind of intensity that rivals a lioness protecting her pride, focused, fierce, and fully committed to every challenge.

They didn’t just show up to compete, they helped bring the entire event to life. As organizers behind the Families Behind the Flames initiative supporting the families of the Grand Junction Fire Department, they came prepared, executed with purpose, and led by example from start to finish.

And in a powerful final statement of their mission, they donated their winnings right back to the cause, reinforcing exactly what this event stands for: community, service, and taking care of our fire family.

A fitting final act for a team that proved the “mane” is just for show, and heart is what truly leads the way. 🦁🚒💪

06/07/2026

The second team at the 1st Annual Smoke Show Games, Wild Card arrived as a team of one, but around here, alone isn’t a word we practice.

When another competitor learned she didn’t have a partner, they stepped up without hesitation, knowing it meant running the entire course twice. That selfless act set the tone for what the Smoke Show Games were all about: teamwork, support, and fire family.

As for the Wild Card? True to her name, she exceeded expectations and tackled every challenge with grit, determination, and a smile.

Great job, ladies! 🚒💪

06/07/2026

The 1st Annual Smoke Show Games showed that courage runs in the family.

A big shoutout to the Tower 6 Fillies, who attacked the course with grit and determination despite having little to no experience with fire gear or many of the challenges they faced. They never backed down and crushed it from start to finish.

Their name may have been the Fillies, but there was nothing pony-sized about their effort. These ladies came out galloping and set the pace for the competition.

Great job, ladies! 🚒💪