Mesa County EMS
Mesa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a branch of the Emergency Services Division of the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. The primary task of EMS is to provide medical direction and continuous quality assurance for agencies providing prehospital emergency care within designated ambulance service areas in Mesa County. In addition, EMS ensures agencies are compliant with state and local requirements and are authorized to operate an ambulance service in accordance with state law. EMS is also responsible for licensure of Secure Transportation Services for persons experiencing behavioral health issues.
Contact information
For information on authorization to operate an ambulance service, or to obtain licensure for secure transportation services, please contact Chris Rowland, Mesa County EMS Coordinator.
Mesa County EMS Coordinator
Chris Rowland
215 Rice Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Office: 970-255-5078 Cell: 970-812-7151 Fax: 970-244-3503 email: christopher.rowland@mesacounty.us
Mesa County EMS Medical Director
Dr. Glenn Burket III, DO
Colorado West Emergency Physicians St. Mary's Hospital and Regional Medical Center 2635 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Cell: 970-296-0355 Fax: 970-244-2818 email: public.inquiry@emsmedicaldirector.net
EMS and fire agencies
| Emergent agencies | Contact person | Phone |
|---|---|---|
|
Clifton Fire Department |
Keith Deshazer, QA Director | 970-434-5448 |
| De Beque Fire Department | Forest Mattis, Chief | 970-314-0566 |
| Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department | Jeff Clymer, Fire Chief | 970-931-2228 |
| Grand Junction Fire Department | Mark McIntire, EMS Chief | 970-549-5804 |
| Lower Valley Fire Department | Matt Katzenberger, Deputy Chief | 970-858-3133 |
| Mesa County Fire Authority (OM and Land's End) | Darrell Charlesworth, Chief | 970-270-9847 |
| Palisade Fire Department | Charles Balke, EMS Chief | 970-464-4745 |
| Plateau Valley Fire Department | Kevin Henderson, Fire Chief | 970-270-2110 |
| First Response and non-emergency agencies | Contact person | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| East Orchard Mesa Volunteer Fire Department | Dane Van Loon | 970-361-1381 |
| Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department | James Davenport, Fire Chief | 970-216-8499 |
Mesa County EMS
Sheriff's Office (EMS Coordinator Office)
215 Rice StreetGrand Junction, CO 81501
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mailing Address
215 Rice Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501