Aurora Regional Fire Museum Announces New Program for High School Students

The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is excited to announce their new Practical Fire & Life Skills and Pathways in Museums program. This FREE class is a hands-on program designed to help students build real-world emergency preparedness skills while exploring careers in museums and community service. The staff of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum lead this program in partnership with DobroSKILLS. DobrokSKILLS is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider. 

Thanks to the generous support of the Dunham Foundation this program is FREE to local high school students.

Who should attend?

The Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums program, in partnership with DobroSKILLS, is open to high school students enrolled during the 2025-2026 school year or incoming freshmen for the 2026-2027 school year at the following schools:

Naperville (District 203 & 204)

Naperville North High School

Naperville Central High School

Neuqua Valley High School

Waubonsie Valley High School

Metea Valley High School

Private Schools

Rosary College Prep

Marmion Academy

Aurora Central Catholic High School

Aurora Christian School

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)

Aurora (District 129 & 131) 

East Aurora High School

West Aurora High School

Batavia & Kaneland

Batavia High School (Batavia District 101)

Kaneland High School (Kaneland District 302)

Oswego (District 308)

Oswego High School

Oswego East High School





Why attend?

~ Obtain your 2-year Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

~ Learn how to use a fire extinguisher

~ Learn about future career opportunities in museums

~ Receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card for successful completion





Registration is FREE and Spaces are Limited

Each one day class will be held from 12-5pm at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum