City Hall will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 and Friday, 11/28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  If you experience a water emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 347-5056.  We hope you have a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving! ; Join the fun at Walking Through Wonderland, this Wednesday, 11/26, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Community Park!: Wonderland!

Work for Effingham Fire

Our department offers both full-time and paid-on-call positions.

Full-time

Full-time positions are hired from a two-year eligibility list by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

Learn more about full-time positions

Paid-on-call

Part-time firefighters play an important role as a backup force to our department. They perform fire suppression, rescue, and HAZMAT response.

Effingham Fire Department provides training and the required personal protective equipment. Joining our team is a unique opportunity to become active members in the community and make a big impact on the lives of your friends and neighbors.

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