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Aurora Now Special: Behind the Scenes with Aurora Fire Rescue
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What do red flags, therapy dogs, giant pumpkins and the name Big John all have in common? They're all featured in AuroraTV's special about Aurora Fire Rescue.

Join AFR Public Information Officer Eric Hurst as he shares some of the more unusual aspects of Aurora's fire department along with important safety tips that can help keep your family and your home safer from fire.

Regular episodes of Aurora Now will return soon. In the meantime, be sure to head to AuroraTV.org for more community news, stories and events.

Story Links:

Aurora Fire Station #5 intro

What is a Red Flag Warning?

Tips to keep your home safer from fire

Big John leaves a lasting legacy

Community celebrates the grand opening of Fire Station #9

Public art outside Fire Station #5 pays tribute to 911 firefighters

PSA #1: "Ignite Your Purpose"

PSA #2: AuroraTV.org 2.0

PSA #3: "Aurora's Story"

PSA #4: Aurora Fire Rescue in any language

Aurora Fire Rescue launches a K-9 therapy program

An up-close look at the C.P.A.T. (Candidate's Physical Ability Test)

Aurora firefighter is carving a legacy growing giant pumpkins

Series:

Aurora Now

Posted:

05/20/2026

Category:

News

Producer:

AuroraTV Staff