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PR+ committee recommends 'Big John' fire engine move to study session as local landmark

Aurora City PR+ Committee · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Aurora's PR+ committee voted unanimously to recommend that the 'Big John' 1955 fire engine proceed to study session and then full council for designation as local landmark number 36, citing its service history and preserved original equipment.

Chris Geddes, the city's historic preservation specialist, presented a nomination to designate the 'Big John' fire engine as Aurora's next local landmark and asked the PR+ committee to recommend the nomination move to study session and then to full city council. Geddes said the Historic Preservation Commission had reviewed the nomination in October and unanimously approved forwarding it.

Mike Ackman, a retired Aurora…

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