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Official website for the City of Aurora, Illinois. Mayor Tom Weisner

Aurora Fire Department

Celebrating Our 150th Anniversary

Join us in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Aurora Fire Department. For more information on the Aurora Fire Department’s 150th Anniversary, please visit the special 150th Anniversary Section of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum’s website, where you will find information on the history of the Aurora Fire Deparment as well as a listing of events celebrating the 150th Anniversary.

Mission Statement

AFD Chief Tim Oelker

Chief Tim Oelker

To provide essential fire suppression, special operations, and emergency medical services to the citizens of the City of Aurora with an elevated level of expertise.

To provide a unified professional response to life and property incidents affecting the City of Aurora and its citizens.

To maintain and enforce an updated and continuing inspections program to enforce adopted codes and to supply quality fire prevention and education programs to the citizens of Aurora. To provide the greatest quality of service to the public through a comprehensive training program that seeks to sharpen existing skills and develop new technologies to meet future demands and to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees.