Aurora Fire Dept. Engine Co. 12

09/23/2021

This was an amazing experience. The AFD and departments from around the state sent 15 engines to fill in and work along side the local fire departments. While there we managed to help in so many was, placing tarps on roofs, and handing out emergency supplies. We work along side some amazing people at the Bayou Blue Volunteer Fire Department. The fire service never ceases to amaze me. I’ve never been so proud, of the members of the team I had the honor working with, and the men and women we got to work with.

04/04/2020

Press Release

Subject: Structure Fire
Release Date: April 2, 2020

On April 1, 2020 at 11:03 p.m., the Aurora Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of N. Highland Avenue. While on patrol, Aurora Police came across the fire and called it in. Upon arrival firefighters found a vacant 2-story single family home with heavy fire showing from the exterior of the building. A total of 26 firefighters respond to the scene and extinguished the fire within 30 minutes. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters and the total estimated dollar loss is $125,000. The fire is under investigation at this time.

If you have any further questions please contact:

Battalion Chief Jim Rhodes
Director of Training
Public Information Officer
Aurora Fire Department
[email protected]
Office: 630-256-4021
Cell: 630-417-7491

For Immediate Release
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04/04/2020

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO KEEP OUR FIRST RESPONDERS SAFE! The Aurora Illinois Police Department and Aurora -IL Fire Department are looking for unopened items in the manufacturer’s original packaging to help keep us safe as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Masks (N-95, Earloop, Surgical), Gowns (Isolation, Non-Surgical), Gloves (Nitrile, Sterile, Surgical), Eye Protection (Face Shields, Goggles), Infection Control Kits, Hand Sanitizer (any size), Disinfectant Wipes (any size).

If you have anything to donate, please go to www.aurora-il.org/coviddonations and fill out the form. A member of Aurora's COVID-19 Task Force will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

08/26/2019

Check out all of our community partners that are joining us for our Community Hero Day and Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, October 5.

A huge shout out to First Alert for being the presenting sponsor for the event.

Will you be there?

08/23/2019

HEGGS ROAD REALIGNMENT AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN MONDAY

Beginning Monday, August 26, Heggs Road (Eola Road) will be closed to through traffic from Wolf’s Crossing Road to US Route 30 until next spring.

Local access will be available, including the south entrance to Bednarcik Junior High School.

The construction project consists of the removal and replacement of the existing roadway. The newly constructed roadway will be realigned to improve connection at US Route 30, where the new intersection will have traffic signals and relocated approximately 2,000 feet north of the existing intersection.

US Route 30 will remain open during construction. However, motorists may experience traffic delays due to the construction and daytime lane closures. Detour routes will be posted.

The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2020, conditions permitting.

Edward Bugg, Alderman- Ward 9, Aurora, IL

07/10/2019

Did you know that your iPhone has a “Medical ID” on the lock screen. This is extremely useful for first responders to access your medical and contact information in the event you’re unresponsive. Please take the time to input all your information into this app

07/06/2019

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06/19/2019

NEW STATE LAW: Beginning July 1, 2019, anyone caught texting behind the wheel will be issued a moving violation, which will go on your driving record. Since 2014 a first texting and driving offense has been considered a non-moving violation and does not affect your driving record. The $75 fine will still apply to a first offense.

05/31/2019

05/10/2019

FIRE HYDRANT TESTING

During the month's of May and June, Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. the Aurora Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing in the city to ensure they are functioning in case of an emergency.

While the testing is taking place a rusty color may appear when using water in your home and it does not pose a health issue. However, it is advised that you do not wash laundry during the days and hours that testing will occur. If you have an issue with your laundry becoming discolored you can stop by the following locations and receive a bottle of solution that will help address the issue.

Central Fire Station - 75 N. Broadway
Fire Station 3 - 600 W. Indian Trail
Fire Station 5 - 730 Hill Ave.
Fire Station 8 - 3770 McCoy Drive at the Customer Service Center
Water Production - 1111 Aurora Ave.