There has been a recent increase in interest related to Aurora Fire Rescue's (AFR) response to an incident in August of 2019 in which AFR paramedics provided emergency medical care to Elijah McClain. Aurora Fire Rescue is sympathetic to the pain that members of Aurora's community, especially Elijah's loved ones, are experiencing. For the sake of progress and healing, our department welcomes the attention the incident is receiving including the forthcoming independent investigation.
For further information regarding this incident, please see the following resources.
June 29 Edit: "City of Aurora Leaders Guiding Changes…" link was added.