Community Hero Day

About the Event

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 10am - 2pm

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, our annual Community Hero Day will take place on the grounds of the Fire Museum from 10am-2pm. Last year, this event continued to be a success due to overwhelming support from our partners and the citizens of Aurora and surrounding communities. Families will have an opportunity to once again participate in our touch-a-truck with vehicles spanning from police and fire to community services.

This event allows citizens of our region to get up close and personal with vehicles that serve our community on a daily basis. Additionally, the event will feature safety education from numerous safety providers in our community.

For the Finale, we will feature a live burn demonstration in partnership with the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board and the Aurora Fire Department, showcasing how quickly fires can spread as well as the importance of fire sprinklers in saving lives and property.

Participating Vehicles and Community Partners will be updated periodically

Event Highlights

Free Fire truck Rides (Sponsored by DeNova Detect)
Live fire demonstration
Hands-on Activities by IMSA
Family friendly DJ (Sponsored by Nicor Gas)
Tour Aurora’s Central Fire Station

Participating Vehicles

Aurora Fire Department

Kane County Sheriff’s Office

Waubonsee Community College Fire Science Program

Illinois Tollway

Nicor Gas

Ozinga

Metra Police

Aurora Police Department

Aurora EMA

Groot

Community Partners / Attractions

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program

Medhat Sbeih: State Farm

Kane County Health Department

Three Fires Council

Aurora Downtown

APS Training Academy

Pace Suburban Bus

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services

Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board

Champion Insurance Agency

Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora

League of Enchantment Chicago

DeNova Detect

Birth to Five Illinois (Kane County)

Fox Valley United Way

Metra Police

DobroSkills

Chiro One

Food Vendors

Strawberries BBQ

Rainbow Cone

Hello Boba

Event Supporters

Presenting Sponsor

Ride Sponsor

Bag Sponsor

DJ Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Alderman Michael Saville, 6th Ward

The Daleiden Mortuary

R. C. Wegman Construction

Old Second National Bank

Alderman Ron Woerman, Alderman-at-Large

Invest Aurora

Konen Insurance

Friend of the Fire Museum

DobroSKILLS

Fox Valley Building & Construction Trades Council