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Do I need a hood for my appliances?

Whether you need a hood or not depends upon which appliances you use. Contact us for specifications and requirements for your individual needs: Fire Prevention Division at 217-342-5300 extension 5365 Email Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Kulesza

When does my mobile food service establishment permit expire?

Approved permits are valid for one (1) year from date of approval. You will receive a permit sticker which will expire at the end of 365 days. A renewal application and inspection will need to be completed for existing permits prior to the expiration date. The process for renewal is the same as applying for...

How much does it cost to apply for a mobile food establishment permit?

The annual fee to apply for a permit is $100.00, payable by cash, check, or money order. We currently do not accept debit or credit cards. This fee must be paid at the time of the inspection.

How long does the approval process take?

Depending on the workload of involved staff, a permit is generally issued within a few days after the inspection. Please allow at least a week to obtain an approval after your application has been submitted.

What types of inspections are required?

A full inspection of all the components of your mobile business will be conducted, including: Trailer Truck Tent Wagon All other features, to include, but not limited to: Cooking areas and appliances Fire extinguishers Carbon monoxide detectors No smoking signs Liquid propane tanks Piping

How do I schedule an inspection for my mobile food service establishment?

An inspection will need to be done either at Effingham Central Fire Station or at your location within the City of Effingham during the following times: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays) The final inspection of the day will be scheduled no later than 3:00 p.m. Schedule an inspection with...

How do I obtain a mobile food service establishment permit?

Go to apply for a mobile food service establishment permit to see full details of the application and permit process. You can also contact: Fire Prevention Division at 217-342-5300 extension 5365 Email Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Kulesza

What are the current contract opportunities with the City?

City departments post bid notices and requests for proposals online. This includes City construction projects, professional services, procurement, and more. We also post bid tabulations that show the companies that bid and the amount proposed.

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Bid notices and tabulations

Find open contract opportunities to do work with the City of Effingham. This includes requests for proposals and qualifications, purchasing and procurement opportunities, and notices of auctions of excess City equipment and property. You can also review bid tabulations to see who responded to past bids and the cost of their proposals.

Job application (Police and Fire)

Experienced Police Officer (continuous posting)

Applications accepted on a continuous basis from experienced, certified police officers. For more information or to apply, contact: Chief Jason McFarland Call 217-347-0774, extension 5331 Email JMcFarland@EffinghamIL.com Download police job application

Telecommunicator/911 Operator - part time (continuous posting)

Applications accepted on a continuous basis. The City of Effingham Police Department is seeking candidates to serve as Part-Time Police Telecommunicator/9-1-1 Operator. Part-time telecommunicators work an average of 15-18 hours/week, with a starting wage of $19.32/hour. Increases to $19.82/hour after successfully completing a 6-month probationary period. Duties Receives and processes incoming calls for police, fire,...

Job application

Use this application to apply for a job at the City of Effingham. If you prefer, you can download the job application and fill it out by hand. Explore job openings. Please note that "See Resume" is not an acceptable response.

Thank a dispatcher

Dispatchers are the "1st" First Responders, even though you may never see their face. They are the calm voice on the other end of the phone when you're having your worst day. If you had a great experience with an Effingham Police Dispatcher, we want to hear about it! You can send a thank you...

Reserve dates for a fundraiser on City streets

Contact us to reserve your dates, times, and locations Before starting the process, we need to confirm that the dates and times you want to hold your fundraiser are available at the intersections you want. Please indicate your preference for dates, times (7:00 a.m. - 1 hour before dusk), and locations: Submit the form below...

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