The Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan is in final draft, and available for your review. To view the Plan, please go to: Comprehensive Plan ;  Did you experience the Fire Department's Santa Run?  We'd like to have your feedback and ideas on how to improve it!: Santa Run Community Survey.

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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