Fruita Schools & Services

Fruita Schools are administered by the Mesa County Valley School District 51, one of the finest districts in the state. Fruita Monument High School is an award-winning school and we are equally proud of our other schools, Fruita Middle School and Shelledy Elementary. In addition, higher educational opportunities can be found at UTEC, Mesa State College, Colorado State University-Agriculture Extension, and Technical Trades Institute.
Residents of the City of Fruita are served by outstanding police and protection staffs, medical facilities, reliable utility companies and a wide array of professional organizations.

Fire Protection -
EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911
Fire protection is provided through the Lower Valley Fire Protection District, a 33 member fire department consisting of a paid Fire Chief, paid Firefighter, two paid civilian members and 29 volunteers. The District serves 200 square miles in the entire Lower Valley area from Mack to Fruita and has a call load of approximately 1,200 calls per year. The District provides fire protection and prevention services, advanced life support, and ambulance services. In addition, the District and its volunteers host the annual fireworks display.

The office is located at 168 N. Mesa Street (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 520), Fruita, CO 81521 and they may be contacted at (970) 858-3133 from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday (email:lvf@outdrs.net). Visitors are welcome anytime during regular business hours.

Police Protection
The Fruita Police Department consists of: The Chief of Police Mark Angelo; A Records Supervisor; a part-time Records Clerk; 1 Administrative Sergeant; 2 Patrol Sergeants; 1 Investigator; 1 School Resource Officer; and 8 Patrol Officers. For non-emergency information call 970-858-3008 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For emergencies call 9-1-1.

Medical Services
Family Health West
228 North Cherry St.
Fruita CO 81521
970-858-9871
Adult Extended Care, Alzheimer?s Care, Assisted Living, Audiology, Emergency Room, Home Health Service, Rehabilitation Services, Retirement community, Elderly Disabled transportation (Mesability)