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Mayor of Aurora appoints deputy fire chief Nickel

On July 23, 2024July 24, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved a Resolution to appoint Kevin Nickel as deputy fire chief at the Tuesday, July 23 Aurora City Council meeting. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin swore in Kevin Nickel, who was most recently assistant chief of operations with the Aurora Fire Department....

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Cold produces busy fire calls

On January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 By admin

With extremely cold temperatures well below zero experienced over the weekend, the Aurora Fire Department responded to almost 300 calls for service, including three working fires in the last 24 hours Monday, Jan. 15 on the coldest day so far this Winter. Two of the three fires were in residential...

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Recent dry conditions lead to June 3 garage fire in Aurora

On June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 By admin

Recent dry conditions in the Aurora area are deemed a contributing factor to a fire that started on the exterior of an attached garage. June 3, at 2:41 p.m., Aurora Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a utility worker who reported the fire. The utility worker retrieved a fire...

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National Nursing Week celebrated in Aurora

On May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 By admin

Aurora firefighters honor nurses Monday, May 8 for National Nursing Week.

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Truck blaze spreads to large manufacturing site in Aurora

On January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 By admin

The Aurora Fire Department responded to a structure fire at midnight, January 31 at a large manufacturing facility in the 1000 block of Sullivan Road. A semi-trailer parked in the loading dock caught fire and spread to the loading dock area of the building. Firefighters encountered frozen hydrants and a...

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Aurora Fire Department’s 17th annual Turkey Bowl

On November 30, 2021December 1, 2021 By admin

Firefighter David Nelson eludes Capt. Jason Equi Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 24 at Hupp Park in Aurora for the Aurora Fire Department's 17th annual Turkey Bowl flag football game.

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Natural gas leak stops Montgomery traffic

On September 21, 2021September 22, 2021 By admin

Aurora Fire Department Engine 5 and Battalion 1 responded to the intersection of Montgomery Road and Mair Drive for a Level I Hazardous Material natural gas leak at 07:32 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single vehicle on top of an above-ground natural gas service valve that

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Cantigny Park 9/11 Remembrance

On September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 By admin

At Cantigny Park in Wheaton, retired major Jack Erwin of Wheaton, reaches his arm in pointing to the other speakers in the 9/11 memorial ceremony Saturday, Sept. 11.

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‘Forever Ready to Serve’ motto guides trip to Louisiana

On September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 By admin

Twenty years after six Aurora firefighters left home to assist in New York City following the September 11 attacks, five more Aurora firefighters answered Tuesday morning this week another national call to assist. Personifying the motto, “Forever Ready to Serve,” Aurora Fire Department leaders, left to right in the adjacent...

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Structure Fire 250 W. Downer Avenue in Aurora

On March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 By admin

Aurora Central Dispatch received multiple calls at 6:58 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, from bystanders stating that smoke was coming from a house in the 200 block of West Downer Avenue. A Box Alarm Structure fire was dispatched that consisted of two engine companies, one truck company, two Battalion Chiefs, and...

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Caution, healing, quick work early in the day, helpful

On January 5, 2021January 6, 2021 By admin

We at The Voice place a high value on information submitted for print. It is all part of the conversation pieces among neighbors, and, essentially, that is what we all are; neighbors, trying to get along, help our families and friends, and be better associates in the larger sense. These...

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Vehicle crash at Orchard and Indian Trail in Aurora

On May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 By admin

The Aurora Fire Department responded to the intersection of Orchard Road and Indian Trail Avenue for a motor vehicle crash with injuries at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 23. Initially one Engine Company, Paramedic Unit, and EMS Battalion Chief responded to the incident. Upon arrival firefighters and paramedics found a two-vehicle...

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Aurora Fire Department rescues two in building

On May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 By admin

The Aurora Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1200 block of 5th Street at 11:12 a.m. Saturday, May 9. A bystander saw smoke come from the house and called 911. The caller advised Aurora Central Dispatch that someone was trapped inside the home. Upon arrival, firefighters found...

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Donation of masks to Aurora Fire Department

On April 14, 2020April 15, 2020 By admin

Dr. Anu Mahajan of Hinsdale-based TinkRworks, a STEM education provider, right, leads a discussion with Aurora Fire Department personnel Tuesday at the Aurora Fire Central Station.

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Aurora Fire Department’s 17th annual Turkey Bowl flag football game

On December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 By admin

Aurora Fire Department Lieutenant Kevin Nickels, center, carries the ball for the second-shift team during the Department's 17th annual Turkey Bowl flag football game.

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Exchange Club of Aurora Firefighters of the Year Award

On October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 By admin

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Fire in Aurora at Masonic Temple, corner of Benton Street and Lincoln Avenue

On October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 By admin

Aurora Firefighters appear to let a fire burn under control at the old and abandoned Masonic Temple at the corner of Benton Street and Lincoln Avenue on the City’s near East Side. The call came in just before 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7. No injuries or fatalities were reported in...

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Fire truck fun at Community Hero Day in Aurora

On October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 By admin

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Aurora Fire Chief Gary Krienitz discusses fire at historic Masonic Temple

On October 8, 2019October 9, 2019 By admin

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Aurora 9/11 memorial

On September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 By admin

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