The AFD turned150! Last year (2006) marked the 150th Anniversary of the Aurora, Illinois Fire Department, and we hosted many events to celebrate this milestone occasion. While the AFD's 150th Anniversary Celebration is over, you are invited to relive the events (or see what you missed) by browsing through the hundreds of photographs documenting all the events. Calendar of Events We have a busy schedule, come join us at one of these special events or activities. Press Coverage and Releases Answers to some frequently asked questions, press releases, and our latest press coverage.

News from the Tiller Seat News, notes, thanks, and some of our accomplishments... - We are honored to announce that the Aurora Firefighters Local 99 has voted to purchase annual museum family memberships for all of their 175 members! With this decision we are nearing 100% participation on the members of the Aurora Fire Department. - In March of 2006, David Lewis, curator for the ARFM was appointed the "official" photographer for the Aurora Fire Department. David has been performing this service in an unofficial capacity, yet this new announcment cements the relationship.