Brighton Fire Rescue

Today, we proudly celebrate Flag Day and honor the Stars and Stripes that represent the freedoms, values, and sacrifices that unite our nation.

For generations, the American flag has stood as a symbol of courage, service, and resilience. It serves as a reminder of those who have dedicated themselves to protecting our communities and our country.

At Brighton Fire Rescue District, we are honored to serve under this flag and alongside a community that embodies its spirit every day.

Brighton Fire Rescue hosted a retiree breakfast at our Training Center with several of the men and women who helped shape this organization over the years.

From volunteer firefighters to career members, these retirees laid much of the foundation we continue building on today. Their service, leadership, and dedication helped make Brighton Fire what it is, and staying connected with them remains incredibly important to us.

Once a member of Brighton Fire, always a member of Brighton Fire. We’re grateful for the opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and honor the lasting impact they’ve had on our district and community.

Brighton Fire Rescue crews sharpened their hazardous materials response skills during hands-on training at our Training Center.

Companies began by establishing an Incident Command System (ICS), identifying isolation zones, and determining protective action distances for a toxic inhalation hazard. Crews then moved into practical field operations, using air-monitoring equipment, temperature guns, and pH paper to identify potential hazards and assess scene conditions.

The training also included safely mitigating a leaking drum by plugging the leak, overpacking a damaged 55-gallon drum, and completing decontamination procedures to ensure personnel and equipment remained safe.

Training like this helps prepare our firefighters to safely manage hazardous materials incidents while protecting our community, the environment, and each other.

Yesterday, Brighton Fire Rescue responded to two rollover accidents:

At 4:01 p.m., crews were dispatched to a rollover involving a dump truck towing a trailer in the 14000 block of Riverdale Road.

They arrived to find the trailer overturned, with debris scattered across the roadway. Firefighters worked to remove debris and secure the scene while multiple heavy wrecker tow trucks responded to recover the trailer and its load.

No injuries were reported.

Colorado State Patrol assisted with traffic control and is investigating the cause of the incident.

At 8:50 p.m., crews along with South Adams County Fire Department responded to a rollover crash on westbound E-470 near 120th Avenue.

SACFD crews arrived to find a single vehicle in the median with heavy damage and one occupant on the ground. Brighton Fire Rescue assisted with patient care at the scene.

Intermountain Platte Valley Hospital EMS transported the patient to the hospital.

Colorado State Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.

As a reminder, always wear your seatbelt, obey posted speed limits, and stay focused on the road. A moment of distraction can have serious consequences.

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING FOR TUESDAY 🚩

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Brighton area on Tuesday, June 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. Any fire that starts can spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

🔥 No open burning is permitted.
🔥 Avoid activities that could create sparks.
🔥 Properly dispose of smoking materials.
🔥 Secure trailer chains and avoid parking vehicles on dry grass.

Help protect our community by using extra caution throughout the day. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

🚩 Red Flag Warning in Effect Today, June 6th, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are present. Low humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels can cause fires to start easily and spread rapidly.

No open burning of any kind is permitted today. This includes burn barrels, yard debris, agricultural burning, and recreational fires.

Please:
• Postpone any planned burning
• Avoid activities that create sparks
• Properly dispose of smoking materials
• Secure trailer chains to prevent roadway sparks

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect our community.

Even with temperatures soaring into the 90s, the line for the Sparky Cart never seemed to slow down at City of Brighton, Colorado Government's Brighton Summerfest!

From little kids to kids at heart, there was a steady stream of riders eager to hop aboard Brighton Fire Rescue's train on wheels for a trip around the fairgrounds.

We were grateful to spend the day connecting with our community, sharing smiles, and helping create a little fun in the summer heat.

We're turning over the reins of this video to the South Adams County Fire Department as they hosted live-fire training with crews from Brighton Fire, North Metro Fire Rescue District, and the City of Thornton Fire Department.

Training evolutions focused on coordinated fireground operations, communication, and tactical decision-making under realistic live-fire conditions. Opportunities like this allow firefighters from neighboring agencies to train together, strengthen regional partnerships, and enhance our ability to work seamlessly during large-scale emergencies.

A big thank you to South Adams for hosting and providing an excellent training environment for all participating crews. Training together today helps ensure we're ready to serve our communities tomorrow.

A friendly reminder from Brighton Fire Rescue:

When you see a fire engine, ambulance, or police vehicle responding with lights and sirens, please slow down and move to the right to give emergency vehicles a clear path through traffic.

While one of our crews was traveling along Bridge Street yesterday in response to an emergency, one driver attempted to help by moving left. We appreciate the intent, but in this situation, it actually made it more difficult for our engine and medic unit to pass safely.

The safest action is to slow down, move to the right, and come to a stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Those few seconds can make a difference when someone in our community needs help. Thank you for doing your part to help us arrive safely and quickly.