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Aurora Regional Fire Museum The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is located in Aurora's old Central Fire Station. Visitors can pass a leather fire bucket from the early 1800s.

The museum is open to the public regular hours, and features a variety of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain children, families, and firefighters. The museum's primary exhibit, "Getting There, Getting Water, Getting Rescued" traces the evolution of the tools and technology used by firefighters. See the horse stalls and the "real" fire horses. Discover what was found under the floor boards of the old central fire station. Marvel at the strange looking Vajen-Bader smoke mask. See and hear how modern fire apparatus clears the streets with sirens, air horns, and devices that change traffic lights green. Watch vintage film clips of firefighters and fire engines on one of five video touch-screens. All this in addition to five pieces of fire apparatus on display in a fully restored 1894 fire station.

Tonight is our first Whispers in the Firehouse! If you haven’t purchased tickets yet there is still time! Join your fell...
10/16/2026

Tonight is our first Whispers in the Firehouse! If you haven’t purchased tickets yet there is still time! Join your fellow paranormal enthusiasts for hors d’oeuvres and spooky sips before learning about the ghostly nature of Old Central. You’ll also be able to explore the building alone if you dare…
Whispers in the Firehouse: A Haunted Evening at Old Central
Tickets are $30 for members and for $40 for nonmembers and can be purchased here: bit.ly/Whispers_OldCentral

In 1971, a parade was held for the 100th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. In the photo you can see a car that was ...
10/15/2026

In 1971, a parade was held for the 100th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. In the photo you can see a car that was in the parade with the sign “ Aurora Salutes the City of Chicago. 85 Aurora Firemen Were Here in 1871” Aurora firefighters and their 1869 steam fire engine took the train to the city and assisted the Chicago firefighters for 3 days before returning to Aurora.

This Friday is our first Whispers in the Firehouse! Join us from 7-9pm for some spooky smacks, and hear about the histor...
10/14/2026

This Friday is our first Whispers in the Firehouse! Join us from 7-9pm for some spooky smacks, and hear about the history of Central Station. Afterwards you will have the chance to explore the museum with an EMF reader.

Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/Whispers_OldCentral $30 for members, $40 for non-members
Whispers in the Firehouse: A Haunted Evening at Old Central

Are you ready for a scare? Grab tickets to one of our Whispers in the Firehouse events to learn some spooky historical s...
10/10/2026

Are you ready for a scare? Grab tickets to one of our Whispers in the Firehouse events to learn some spooky historical stories and have the chance to explore the museum on your own with an EMF reader! Tickets are available for Friday Oct 16th or Friday Oct. 23rd. Both events will be from 7-9pm and will have snacks and drinks to start the evening.

Tickets are $30 for members and for $40 for nonmembers and can be purchased here: bit.ly/Whispers_OldCentral
Whispers in the Firehouse: A Haunted Evening at Old Central
Whispers in the Firehouse: A Haunted Evening at Old Central

Time to clean! On this day in 1968, Delbert Dittman and Melvin Weiss can be seen here polishing Co 1’s 1968 American LaF...
10/10/2026

Time to clean!

On this day in 1968, Delbert Dittman and Melvin Weiss can be seen here polishing Co 1’s 1968 American LaFrance.

On this day in 1966, Station 4 on Michels Avenue had its dedication ceremony. In this photo members of the Color Guard f...
10/09/2026

On this day in 1966, Station 4 on Michels Avenue had its dedication ceremony.
In this photo members of the Color Guard from Marmion Academy can be seen with the flag pole at the front of the station.

The article about the event in the Beacon News noted that there would be a demonstration of the aerial ladder seen in the background of this photo.

It is time to get spooky! We have two paranormal events this month! Join us Friday October 16 or October 23rd (or both!)...
10/08/2026

It is time to get spooky! We have two paranormal events this month! Join us Friday October 16 or October 23rd (or both!) to enjoy some snacks, learn some facts and put on your ghost hunter hats!

Tickets are $30 for members and for $40 for nonmembers and can be purchased here: bit.ly/Whispers_OldCentral
Whispers in the Firehouse: A Haunted Evening at Old Central 10/16
Whispers in the Firehouse: A Haunted Evening at Old Central 10/23

On Saturday Oct. 3rd we hosted our 9th Annual Community Hero Day! We had beautiful weather, super cool vehicles and a to...
10/07/2026

On Saturday Oct. 3rd we hosted our 9th Annual Community Hero Day! We had beautiful weather, super cool vehicles and a ton of amazing community partners. Thank you to everyone who came out, we hope you had a great time! And thank you to all participants- we couldn’t do this event without you all! We would also like to thank our incredible sponsors:

-Ride Sponsor: DeNova Detect

-Gold Sponsors: 1-800 BoardUp, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, Comed: An Excelon Company

-Silver Sponsors: Waubonsee Community College, Champion Insurance Agency, DobroSKILLS, Medhat Sbeih- State Farm

-Bronze Sponsors: Honorable William H. Hall IV Entrepreneurship Center, Alderman Michael Saville Ward 6, Alderman Edward J. Bugg Ward 9, Alderwoman Shweta Baid Ward 10, Groot

-Friend of the Fire Museum: The McCabe Family

Next year will be our 10th Community Hero Day and we can’t wait to make it our biggest one yet! What vehicles are hoping to see next year?

Today is Community Hero Day! Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these vehicles, experience a fire ...
10/03/2026

Today is Community Hero Day!

Don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal with these vehicles, experience a fire truck ride, try hands-only CPR, and see a LIVE FIRE DEMO!

10am-2pm

See event page for more details including parking!
9th Annual Community Hero Day

Tomorrow is the big day! Community Hero Day just gets better and better each year and we hope you will stop by to check ...
10/03/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Community Hero Day just gets better and better each year and we hope you will stop by to check it out! Join us from 10am-2pm for an afternoon of FREE family fun! See event page for more details including parking!

9th Annual Community Hero Day

Address

53 N Broadway
Aurora, IL
60505

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16302564140

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