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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chief’s name and mailing address?
Hal Carlson, 75 N. Broadway Aurora, IL 60505
What is the Department address?
75 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
What is the Fire Department E-mail address?
fire@aurora-il.org
What is the Fire Department Fax number?
(630) 256-4009
What are the phone numbers of the fire stations?
  • Central Station - (630) 256-4000
  • Station 3 - (630) 256-4030
  • Station 4 - (630) 256-4040
  • Station 5 - (630) 256-4050
  • Station 7 - (630) 256-4070
  • Station 8 - (630) 256-4080
  • Station 9 - (630) 256-4090
  • Station 10 - (630) 256-4110
  • Station 12 - (630) 256-4120
How do I get a copy of a fire report?
Submit requests in writing to: Aurora Fire Dept., Attn: Records, 75 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505. Insurance companies and investigators must remember to include a $5 processing fee. Homeowners, renters and landlords can obtain a free copy of a fire report by going to Aurora Fire Department’s Central Station, filling out a FOIA request form and showing a valid ID. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How do I get a copy of an ambulance report?
Contact Aurora Fire Department Records department at (630) 256-4000 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
How do I become a firefighter? When are you taking applications again?
Applications for the position of Fire Fighter will become available on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 8 a.m. and will be accepted at the Human Resources Department until Friday July 27, 2012 at 4 p.m. We will not be accepting applications until July 16, 2012. More information is available on the Human Resources Careers page.
My C.O. detector / fire alarm is going off. What do I do?
Call 911 immediately.
Where is this street?
(need driving directions) Call Central Fire Station (630)-256-4000 or call (630) 256-4636 (INFO) (Customer Service).
How can I arrange a tour of a fire station?
Contact the Officer in charge at the station you want to visit, with the following exception: During October, Fire Prevention Month, all station tours are scheduled through the Fire Prevention Bureau (630) 256-4130.
What's the number for the Aurora Police Department?
(630) 256-5000 (non-emergency number).
What's the number for City Hall?
(630) 256-4636.
How do I know which station is closest to my residence?
You can call Central Station at (630) 256- 4000 or check our Fire Station Location Guide.
How much does an ambulance transport cost?
  • Resident fees range from $333.61 to $573.39 plus mileage.
  • Non-resident fees range from $443.35 to $731.70 plus mileage.