Be a Hero at Hero Day – October 4 at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum
- Sep 3, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 3, 2025
Looking for a family-friendly event that’s fun, educational, and could even help you save a life? Mark your calendars for Hero Day at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum on Friday, October 4, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This FREE community event celebrates local heroes while giving families the chance to learn important safety skills and enjoy a day full of activities.

FREE Hands-Only CPR Classes
During Hero Day, DobroSKILLS CPR will be offering free, outdoor Hands-Only CPR classes. These short, 30–45 minute sessions will teach you how to deliver life-saving care until professional responders arrive.
🕒 Class Times: 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM👨🏫 Instructor: Bobby Dobroski of DobroSKILLS CPR, an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider 👉 Register now — spots are limited! dobroskills.net/free-cpr-class
⚠️ Please note: The Hands-Only CPR class is not OSHA-approved. If you need CPR training for your workplace, you may need a different certification such as Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. See more CPR classes at the Fire Museum here: dobroskills.net/arfm.
Hero Day Event Highlights

Beyond CPR training, Hero Day is packed with fun for the whole family:
🚒 Vehicles from Community Heroes – Climb aboard and explore vehicles from fire, police, and other local hero organizations.
🚌 Free Fire Truck Rides – Take a ride on Mrs. O’Leary’s Fire Truck Tours, always a crowd favorite!
🛡️ Safety Booths & Info – Meet community partners sharing valuable safety resources and information.
🍔 Food Trucks – Delicious local options will be available for purchase.
🎶 Live DJ – Enjoy family-friendly music throughout the event.
🎁 Giveaways – Fun prizes available while supplies last.
🔥 Live Fire Demonstration at 1:00 PM – Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, this powerful demo shows how quickly fires spread and the critical role fire sprinklers play in saving lives and property.
Why Attend?
Hero Day is more than a festival — it’s a chance to celebrate local heroes, strengthen community safety, and learn practical skills that make a real difference in emergencies. Whether you come for the trucks, the food, the music, or the CPR training, you’ll leave better prepared to be a hero in your own community.
👉 Don’t miss it! Join us at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum on October 4, 2025 from 10 AM – 2 PM for Hero Day.
























