Restoration of Historic 1888 Ladder Cart Underway

Staff Report / Brightonlocal.org

Chief Phil Beehler of Brighton Fire Rescue is leading the effort to restore a historical piece of firefighting equipment: the original hand-drawn ladder cart used in 1888. This restoration project aims to preserve the history of fire rescue in Brighton, Colorado, and is part of a larger initiative to maintain historical artifacts related to the city's fire services. The ladder cart is a significant symbol of the evolution of firefighting tools and methods from the late 19th century.



Source: Brighton Fire Rescue | Brighton CO

Source Type: Fire

Source Location: Brighton

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