Brief written history of the Aurora Fire Department
Read this brief historical account of the Aurora Fire Department.
Aurora's 1856 Young America Fire Co
Learn about Aurora's first hand pumped fire engine, and also the history of the 1850s era Button Fire Engine on exhibit in the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.
Aurora's Tragic Woolworth Fire
Read about the tragic Woolworth Fire of 1934, where three Aurora firefighters died in the line of duty when a building collapsed.
Rooster of Aurora's
paid firefighters
A list of the more than 550 paid firefighters who have protected the citizens of Aurora.
Aurora Fire Department's
150th Anniversary
In 2006 the Aurora Fire Department celebrated it's
150th Anniversary with firefighting demonstrations, a fire apparatus parade, memorial services, firefighters reunion, and numerous other activities throughout the year.
The Aurora Fire
Department Today
Learn about the Aurora Fire Department Today, and find links to the AFD's official website. |
“Aurora justly prides herself on her fire Department, and well she may, for no other city in this State has so efficient a Volunteer Department. It is true we have fewer fires here than any city of this size, and yet when there is one, day or night, our boys get to it in an incredible short time and do splendid work in saving property. The men are all careful and attentive and no property is ever destroyed through their carelessness. When the annual review takes place it is like a public holiday in town, and everybody wants to see the sight and by their presence show their appreciation.”
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The Fireman's Journal
June 3, 1879
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