On September 11, 2001, 343 firefighters lost their lives at Ground Zero during the terrorist attacks. The firefighters entered stairwells, navigated collapsing towers, and faced heavy smoke while responding to the emergency. Their actions on that day are remembered and honored by the community. Footage related to the events was provided by National Geographic.

Source: Brighton Fire

Source Type: Fire

Source Location: Brighton

Brighton, CO

South Elementary Unveils New Playground with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

South Elementary opens new playground with ribbon-cutting celebration and popsicles.

Brighton Library Offers Free Kids Cookbook During Grill-out

Brighton District Library offers free kids' cookbook at game day grill event.

Brighton Fire Crew Quells Platte River Blaze

Brighton Engine 51 quickly extinguished a brush fire near Village Inn.

Brighton Rec Center Hosts Kids’ Painting Party

Brighton Rec Center hosts a guided kids' canvas painting party on Sept 15.

Library Rejects Negativity Over Excessive Book Collection

Library dismisses negativity over remarks about having too many books.

Brighton PD Launches Blue Envelope Accommodation Program

Brighton Police launch Blue Envelope Program to aid invisible disabilities accommodation.

North Area Fire Academy Concludes Live Fire Training

North Area Fire Academy completes live-fire training session with multi-agency support.

Brighton Fall Internship Fair Empowers Future Professionals

Students accessed internship opportunities and career skills at a fall fair.

Brighton Library Launches Kids’ Apple STEAM Events

Brighton Library hosts hands-on STEAM apple event for kids in autumn.

Brighton Police Partner with Coffee Shop for Outreach

Brighton Police teamed with Willow & Fern for a community coffee chat.