Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum, located at the corner of New York and Broadway in downtown #AuroraIL

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Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide an early warning for you and your family in the event of an emergency in your home. To help ensure your family is protected, install alarms on every level and in every bedroom of your home. Infographic via @FirstAlert

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Summer at the Fire Museum, sponsored by @FirstAlert, is quickly approaching! Stop by the museum this summer to learn more about the most trusted brand in fire safety and fire safety tips you can practice at home.

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Enjoy summer nights safely around the fire pit knowing you’re prepared and help keep your family safe! Fire extinguishers can help stop a small fire from growing larger and causing more damage to your house. @FirstAlert

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Does your family have a fire escape plan? Planning and practicing an emergency escape plan is an important part of fire safety! Download this printable map from @FirstAlert to help you draw up your escape plan with the whole family! https://t.co/GaykCxK1YW

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Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide an early warning for you and your family in the event of an emergency in your home. Are you and your family adequately protected? Follow this infographic from @FirstAlert for ultimate protection.

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Summer at the Fire Museum is in full swing with our sponsor @FirstAlert! First Alert has been designing products that help families protect what matters most for over 60 years. Stop by the museum to learn more about First Alert & fire safety tips you can practice at home.

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Nicor Gas is a proud sponsor of @Aurora_FireMuse and their History of the Aurora Fire Department Timeline.

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We had a very special visitor a few weeks ago- check out Lucy's visit in this vid!

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Some holiday fun is happening over on Smoky Burn's Instagram (smoky_burns)! Give him a follow to join the fun!

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Are you a firefighter in the Fox River Valley? We want to hear from you about your experience working during the pandemic! See our current projects page for more info
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How much do you know about fire trucks?! We bet your kids will love this fun interactive area of Sparky's site dedicated to fire trucks! https://t.co/cGdQWSXiaP #kidsactivities #firetruck #fun #games

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Have you guys seen our new store yet? Come check us out! We’re open Tuesday-Saturday’s 10-4!

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When your hose wagon looks that good you just have to get a picture! Taken in 1906, this photo shows Co.1’s hose wagon as well a few members of the department!
#ThrowbackThursday

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Tomorrow is the day! We can’t wait to see you all in the coming weeks!

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This picture of the AFD’s 1910 aerial ladder truck was likely taken on its last day in Central Station. Next to it you can see all the equipment that was housed on the truck during its service with the fire department!

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We are so excited to welcome back our Members starting tomorrow and to reopen for the public on the 14th! Please read the pinned post for more information regarding new guidelines for visitors!

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GUESS WHAT??? WERE REOPENING!! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call or email us!

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LI is happy to support @Aurora_FireMuse with a LI COVID-19 Organization Relief Grant, which will help the museum create a website and pay staff during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: https://t.co/BjWtH3tQCP

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The Staff and Board of Directors of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum are saddened and angered over the killing of George Floyd and the destruction caused in our community.

Read our Full Statement Below.

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Mark your calendars and join us for our contactless, Drive Thru BBQ Fundraiser on Wednesday, June 17 from 4:30-6:30pm! Purchase a meal for yourself and consider donating one to a first responder in our community.
Tickets are only $15! https://t.co/PXgc0ZWVYc