Brighton Fire Rescue District

Located 20 miles northeast of Denver, the Brighton Fire Rescue District serves an area of 150 square miles from 5 fire stations. The population of the District is about 55,000. The fire department serving this area was created in 1888, and its history is rich with the dedication and service of volunteer firefighters. Today Brighton Fire is a career department with 75 employees. The District handles about 6,500 emergency incidents each year, providing advanced emergency medical, firefighting, hazardous materials, water rescue, technical rescue, and safety/prevention services. Our District is unique, as it consists of urbanized, suburban, and rural areas. Our personnel must be trained in high rise fires as well as horse rescues, and everything in between. The men and women of the District are highly trained professionals who are proud to serve their community. Our mission, our vision of the future, and our values are centered on providing the most efficient and effective service possible.

The District’s largest city is the City of Brighton, which was founded on a rich history of diversity, agriculture, railroads and pioneers. Today Brighton is a medley of old and new, and recognized as one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. The Brighton area has the largest concentration of producing farms in Colorado, and is also on the leading edge with the energy industry and automation.