Aurora Fire Rescue
Public SafetyColorado, United States51-200 Employees
Aurora Fire Rescue is the city’s public-safety department for Aurora, Colorado, providing emergency response and related services. It answers tens of thousands of emergencies each year, covering medical distress, fires, hazardous materials, and severe weather, around the clock. The department operates from 17 fire stations and maintains a workforce of roughly 500 firefighters, paramedics, and support personnel. Its operations are organized into Community Operations and Community Risk Reduction, and it oversees the city’s Office of Emergency Management. Community Operations handles direct response and medical services, while Community Risk Reduction focuses on inspections, code compliance, investigations, and public education, all aimed at reducing hazards for residents and property. The department has achieved a top-tier public-safety accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and holds an ISO 1 rating, reflecting high performance standards.