Brighton Station 53

Station 53 – Barr Lake

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Fire Station 53 is located at 16681 E. 120th Ave. Built in 1983 and remodeled in 2006. Station 53’s first due area surrounds the northern end of DIA (Denver International Airport) and the north end of Commerce City. Former Greater Brighton Fire Protection District (Colorado) Station 53.

ENGINE 53

Charles Broshous Photo ©

(E008) 2022 Pierce Velocity (36414-01) 1500 GPM (Pierce PUC) pump, 750 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam cell. Triplet to Engine 54 & Engine 55. 

Photo courtesy of Erik Marquez

Photo courtesy of Erik Marquez

Photo courtesy of Erik Marquez

Photo courtesy of Erik Marquez

RESCUE 53

Charles Broshous Photo ©

(R003) 2023 Pierce Enforcer (37932) walk-around (Heavy Rescue).

Charles Broshous Photo ©

TENDER 53

Photo courtesy of Brighton Fire Rescue District

(T004) 2009 Kenworth T800 / Wolverine 500 GPM pump, 3000 gallon water tank and 4000 gallon port-a-pond.

BOAT 53

Keith Kahler Photo ©

(S002) 2008 Zodiac with 2010 Trailer Source.

Station 53 Historical Photos

ATTACK 53

Charles Broshous Photo ©

2009 Ford F-350 4×4 Super Duty 125 GPM pump, 300 gallon water tank and 10 gallon foam cell. Became Brush 53. Former Greater Brighton Fire Protection District (Colorado).

EMS 53

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2011 Chevy Suburban 4×4, rotated into reserve status.

TRUCK 53

Charles Broshous Photo ©

2003 Spartan Gladiator / Smeal 75′ rear-mount ladder, 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam cell. Former Truck 51 and was refurbished in 2013 by SVI. Became a reserve.

Keith Kahler Photo ©

ENGINE 53

Ethan Dunlop Photo ©

(E004) 2007 Spartan Advantage FF / Smeal (3522) 1500 GPM (Waterous) pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam cell. Former Greater Brighton Fire Protection District (Colorado) Engine 53.

Antonio Archuleta Photo ©

Photo courtesy of Erik Marquez

BRUSH 53

Charles Broshous Photo ©

(B003) 2009 Ford F-350 4×4 Super Duty 125 GPM pump, 300 gallon water tank and 10 gallon foam cell. Former Attack 53.

TENDER 53

Keith Kahler Photo ©

(T004) 2009 Kenworth T800 / Wolverine 500 GPM pump, 3000 gallon water tank and 4000 gallon port-a-pond. Shown here before the newer paint and graphics.