Grand Junction budget recommends new police, fire positions, armored vehicle and communications upgrades The recommended 2026 budget includes 13 net new public safety positions, funding for a new armored vehicle, an annex feasibility study for police facilities, major communications and radio upgrades, and a new community paramedic program in fire.

Grand Junction's proposed 2026 budget aims to bolster public safety with 13 new positions, a new armored vehicle, and vital upgrades to communication systems.

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Grand Junction budget proposal adds police and fire staff, funds community paramedic program and equipment The 2026 recommended budget funds 13 new public safety positions (eight fire, five police), a community paramedic pilot, armored vehicle discussion and a feasibility study for a police annex financed by certificates of participation.

Grand Junction is prioritizing public safety in its 2026 budget with plans for 13 new positions, a community paramedic pilot, and critical equipment upgrades!

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Grand Junction budget proposes new police and fire hires, community paramedic program and armored vehicle purchase The recommended 2026 budget includes a net 13 additional public safety positions (8 fire, 5 police), funding requests for a BearCat armored vehicle, a police annex feasibility study and COP‑backed construction, communications center upgrades funded largely by E‑911 funds, and a new community paramedic program to reduce EMS demand.

Grand Junction is set to bolster public safety with 13 new hires, an armored vehicle, and a groundbreaking community paramedic program in the proposed 2026 budget!

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Fire Chief discusses staffing challenges delaying grand opening of new station Fire Chief reports on completion of new station while addressing staffing shortages.

Grand Junction's new Fire Station 7 is ready to serve, but it remains closed due to critical staffing shortages—what's the city council's plan to turn this situation around?

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