Daily Summaries

2025-05-22 08:40:00

  • Out-of-Control Agricultural Burn Turns Into Wheat Fire

    • Type of Incident: Fire
    • Location: 490 33 1/2 Road, Clifton
    • Time: Approximately 11:29 AM
    • Details: Clifton Fire responded to an out-of-control agricultural burn that spread into a wheat field. The fire covered about a football field size area and was spreading to nearby trees. Command was established at 33.5 Road. Additional resources including Engine 21, Brush 21, Engine 22, and Rush 21 were on scene and coordinated to contain the fire. The fire was mostly a large burn pile spreading slowly through light materials. The property owner was advised the fire would likely smolder for at least 24 hours.

  • One-Vehicle Crash with Injuries - Mutual Aid

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle Crash
    • Location: 877 Blair Road, Mesa County Fire Authority jurisdiction
    • Time: Around 5:52 PM
    • Details: Mutual aid was requested for a one-vehicle crash across a ditch. The driver, who uses a wheelchair and was walking with crutches, was reported walking at the scene. Response was at code 3, with Engine 4 and Ambulance 4 responding. No entrapment was reported.

  • Patient with Traumatic Head Injury and Eye Bleeding

    • Type of Incident: Medical Emergency
    • Location: 1333 19 Road
    • Time: Around 11:19 AM
    • Details: EMS responded to a call for a 77-year-old male who was reportedly hit in the head by a falling object, causing bleeding from the eye. The patient was conscious and breathing. The best access to the patient was from the north side of the house.

  • Possible Stroke and Seizure Emergencies

    • Type of Incident: Medical Emergencies
    • Locations and Times:
      • 901 Texas Walk (CMU Wingate Hall) - Female possibly having a stroke, code 3, around 5:23 PM.
      • 2853 North Avenue (Homeless Shelter) - Male possibly having a stroke, code 3, around 6:50 PM.
      • 750 Wellington Avenue, Room 25 (St. Mary's Pavilion) - Male seizure, code 2, around 2:42 PM.
      • 636 Sunken Way (The Maverick) - Female having a seizure, code 3, around 2:21 AM.
    • Details: Multiple EMS responses for patients experiencing stroke symptoms and seizures were handled throughout the day.

  • Smoke and Possible Fire Near La Quinta Area

    • Type of Incident: Fire/Smoke Investigation
    • Location: Near 10-06-17 Road (Smokin' E area) southwest of the roundabout near La Quinta
    • Time: Around 1:35 PM
    • Details: Fire Marshal and EMS units responded to reports of smoke in the area. Confirmed smoke source was unknown, and no active fire was found.

  • Gas Leak Investigation

    • Type of Incident: Hazardous Condition
    • Location: 2104 Karima Drive
    • Time: Around 2:46 PM
    • Details: Responders investigated a strong odor of gas. Construction workers believed the smell was coming from a gas meter. Traffic control was requested on nearby 19 Road due to a damaged gas line caused by construction. Excel was contacted for assistance.

  • Assault and Juvenile Fight at Palisade High School

    • Type of Incident: Assault
    • Location: Palisade High School, 3679 G Road
    • Time: Around 3:50 PM
    • Details: EMS responded to a juvenile involved in a physical fight resulting in head injury. Palisade PD was on scene. The patient was conscious and breathing and was transported for evaluation.

  • Possible Cardiac Arrest

    • Type of Incident: Medical Emergency
    • Location: 3048½ Wedgewood Drive, Clifton
    • Time: Around 11:44 PM
    • Details: Clifton Rescue responded to a male patient found unresponsive and not breathing. CPR was initiated on scene. EMS units requested additional resources.

  • Multiple Fall Injuries and Lift Assists

    • Type of Incident: Medical Emergency
    • Locations and Details:
      • 3196 Highview Road - 75-year-old female fell and injured tailbone.
      • 3185½ Orson Avenue - 69-year-old female fell and injured elbow.
      • 324 North Colson Street (Fruita Rec Center) - 66-year-old female fell out of a wheelchair and injured wrist.
      • 227 South Mulberry Street - 85-year-old male fell, no injury, requested lift assist.
      • 842 Iowa Avenue - 70-year-old female fell, no injuries, requested lift assist.
    • Times: Various throughout the day.
    • Details: EMS and fire units responded to several incidents involving elderly patients with falls or needing assistance with mobility.

  • Medical Transport and Routine EMS Calls

    • Details: Numerous EMS transports including medical alarms, patient transports from hospitals to homes or other facilities, and responses to patients with chest pain, breathing difficulties, weakness, and altered mental status were handled throughout the day in the Grand Junction area.

  • Suspicious and Welfare Checks

    • Details: Police responded to multiple welfare and suspicious person checks, including reports of juveniles engaging in fights, possible drug activity, and disturbance calls at various locations such as schools, parks, and residential areas.

  • Juvenile and Mental Health Incidents

    • Details: Police and EMS responded to calls involving juveniles in fights, suicidal subjects, and individuals with mental health issues causing disturbances or self-harm, often involving coordination with mental health crisis teams and hospital transports.

  • Miscellaneous Incidents

    • Details: Other calls included animal complaints, alarms, traffic stops, and lost or found persons. Several follow-up calls and reports were also processed.

This summary highlights the significant events and notable emergencies from the day's dispatches across fire, EMS, and police in the Grand Junction and surrounding areas.