The City Council is seeking to fill a vacancy for City Commissioner. For more information, go to: Notice of City Commissioner Vacancy / We express our gratitude to all of our dedicated and outstanding 9-1-1 operators/telecommunicators at the City of Effingham during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! Thank you for all that you do to keep our residents, visitors, and first responders safe! National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

About the Effingham Fire department

Mission

To protect the residents and visitors of the City of Effingham from the adverse effects of fire and natural or man-made emergencies through nationally recognized best practices and methods.

Vision

The Effingham Fire Department is a progressive and innovative organization, recognized as an active community partner contributing to a safer and more secure community.

Overview

  • ISO rating: 2
  • Number of fire stations: 2
  • Full-time firefighters: 15
  • Paid-on-call firefighters: 16
  • Administrative staff: 4
  • Fire Chaplain
  • Response vehicles: 5
  • Staff vehicles: 4
  • Foam Trailer with 400 gallons of foam
  • MABAS Division 54 member

 

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