SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, September 3, the city of Santa Monica announced that the Santa Monica Fire Department is inviting the community to pause in remembrance of all the lives lost, the heroism of first responders on the anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Every year, the SMFD holds a brief and solemn ceremony in honor of the National Day of Service and Remembrance. The tradition provides an opportunity for reflection and a reminder of the strength that emerges when communities come together in times of adversity.
The public is encouraged to join firefighters and city officials at one of Santa Monica’s three participating fire stations. Neighbors are invited to gather promptly at 6:45 a.m. for the 20-minute ceremony.
The event will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the following stations:
-Station 1 – 1337 7th St.
-Station 2 – 222 Hollister Ave.
-Station 3 – 1302 19th St.
In addition, the community is invited to visit Fire Station 1, where a steel artifact recovered from the World Trade Center site is on permanent display. It is located just outside the Fire Department’s community room; the artifact is open for public viewing during normal business hours as a tangible reminder of the events of that day.
For more information, visit www.santamonica.gov/events/9-11-remembrance-ceremony.
By Danny Jones