Santa Monica Fire Department commemorates 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with Day of Service and Remembrance
September 3, 2026 12:03 PM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2026) – On the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the Santa Monica Fire Department invites the community to come together to remember the lives lost, honor the courage and sacrifice of first responders, and reflect on the resilience and strength of communities in the face of tragedy.
Each year, the Santa Monica Fire Department holds a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony as part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance. This year, as the nation marks 25 years since the attacks of Sept. 11, the ceremony offers an especially meaningful opportunity to pause and remember those who lost their lives, including the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the World Trade Center.
The Fire Department will host this year’s community remembrance ceremony at Fire Station 1, bringing together firefighters, city officials, community members and local public safety partners for a morning of reflection and remembrance.
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 11
TIME: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Fire Station 1, 1337 7th St.
Community members are warmly invited to attend and stand in solidarity with Santa Monica’s firefighters and public safety community as we mark this significant anniversary. The ceremony will include moments of reflection and remembrance honoring the lives lost on Sept. 11 and recognizing the courage and selflessness of first responders who answered the call that day.
Fire Station 1 is also home to a steel artifact recovered from the World Trade Center site, which is on permanent display outside the Fire Department’s community room. The artifact serves as a tangible reminder of Sept. 11 and the lives, service, and sacrifice remembered on this anniversary. It is available for public viewing during normal business hours.
Twenty-five years later, the Santa Monica Fire Department continues to honor the legacy of Sept. 11 by remembering those who were lost, recognizing those who served, and reaffirming the importance of community, service, and resilience.
For more information, visit santamonica.gov/events/9-11-remembrance-ceremony.
Media Contact
Cathy Taylor
Fire Prevention Coordinator
Cathy.Taylor@santamonica.gov