Owned and operated by experienced wildland firefighters with years of experience for all your fire mitigation needs!

Serving Grand Junction and the Western Slope with hands-on wildfire mitigation experience from the fire line to your property.

Fire Bug Fire Mitigation and Control crew clearing defensible space around a home
Two firefighters stand in front of a fire truck, smiling at the camera during daytime with a clear blue sky.
Two firefighters stand in front of a fire truck, smiling at the camera during daytime with a clear blue sky.

Meet Your Fire Mitigation Team

Jack Denker

Jack currently serves as an active wildland firefighter and has a passion for fire mitigation. He believes in helping the state, country, and local community reduce the risk of wildland fire.

Jack’s experience includes:

  • National Wildland Certifications

    NWCG: FFT1 Crew Boss, FFT1 Engine Boss (Trainee), Incident Commander 5 (Trainee), Faller 3, FFT 2
  • 8+ years protecting homes from wildfire

  • Thousands of acres treated

  • 3+ years leading wildfire Type 2 Hand Crews across the United States

Jeremy McElroy

Jeremy serves as Sales Manager and is also an entry-level firefighter. That dual perspective gives him a firsthand appreciation for both what customers need and what fire crews see on the ground. He treats every property as if it were his own, offering honest recommendations, clear communication, and practical solutions that protect homes and communities from wildfire risk.

Jeremy's experience includes:

  • Wildland firefighter training and experience

  • Direct customer service for wildfire mitigation projects

  • Focusing on clear communication and property owner satisfaction throughout every project

10+ Years of Experience

Over 1,000+
Acres Treated

Nationally-Certified
Wildland Firefighters

Standing dead tree removal for wildfire fuel reduction in Colorado

Fire Bug Fire Mitigation and Control provides wildfire mitigation, tree removal, and property maintenance services throughout Grand Junction, Clifton, Fruita, Palisade, Delta, Montrose, Rifle, and Glenwood Springs, along with Mesa County, Delta County, and Rifle County. Whether you're protecting a single home, an HOA, a park, or trail system, our team brings the same wildland firefighting experience to every property across the region.

Proudly Serving the Western Slope

FAST, EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT & SAFE!

Wildfire mitigation crew thinning vegetation on Western Slope property.
Wildfire mitigation crew clearing brush and dead fuel near Glade Park
Defensible space clearing around a home in Delta County