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Can you fill my pool?

No. For reasons of liability and expense, we cannot fill your pool. Contact your local water department and see if they can help you.

How do I dispose of a fire extinguisher?

Consult the Yellow Pages for fire extinguisher companies for assistance.

Where can I have my fire extinguisher recharged?

Consult the Yellow Pages for fire extinguisher companies as they would need to assist you.

What kind of fire extinguisher should I have in my house?

An ABC fire extinguisher is the all-around best fire extinguisher for your home. When used properly, this fire extinguisher should be able to extinguish most types of small fires.

Who do I call when we are testing or working on our fire alarm?

If you have an alarm system that sends a signal to a monitoring company, please call our Dispatch Center at 217-347-0776 and tell them to put your system in test mode. Please remember to call and be prepared to give the time/date when it will be in test mode. Remember, construction dust will set off...

What should I do if my fire alarm activates?

Call 9-1-1 immediately. Although you may not see an obvious problem, you could have one that is hidden from your sight. If you know what caused your fire alarm to activate, call us anyway. If you have a central station monitoring your alarm system- the central station will most likely call us. Our response to...

Where are your fire stations located?

Central Fire Station (Station 1) is located at 505 W. Fayette Ave. Station 2 is located at 500 W. Jaycee Ave.

My carbon monoxide detector has activated, what should I do?

Remember, carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless. Call 9-1-1 immediately. Leave your residence with ALL occupants, including pets if possible. Do not attempt to ventilate the residence or re-enter the residence after leaving. If it is cold outside, go to a neighbor's residence or get inside a car and move it out of the garage...

Can you help me install a smoke detector in my home?

Yes. Contact our Central Fire Station at (217) 342-2555 and we can set up an appointment for you.

Apply for a liquor license

Before you start Liquor licenses are regulated by the City's liquor ordinance. Before you sell any type of alcohol or liquor, you need both a city license and a state license. Prior to filling out or submitting a liquor license application, you must make an appointment for an interview with the Local Liquor Control Commission. ...

Am I required to have a smoke detector in my residence?

Yes

Am I required to have a carbon monoxide detector in my residence?

Yes. If your residence burns fossil fuels or has an attached garage, you are required to have a carbon monoxide detector in your residence.

Who do I call when I have a question on a Fire Department invoice?

Contact Administrative Offices at (217) 342-2555.

What is your ISO Class?

Our ISO class is a 2.

How do I request a fire incident report? Is there a fee?

You can request a fire incident report online. There is a no fee for a fire incident report. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Fire Department Administrative Offices at (217) 342-2555.

Effingham Enterprise Zone FAQs

What incentives does the Effingham Enterprise Zone Offer?

Property tax abatement (property tax abatement is not available when the Enterprise Zone and TIF overlap) Industrial - 7 years Commercial - 3 years Newly constructed multi-family residential – 3 years Newly constructed single-family residential – 5 years Sales tax exemption for permanently affixed building materials on industrial and commercial projects, newly constructed single-family and...

What is the Enterprise Zone?

The Illinois Enterprise Zone Act was signed into law December 7, 1982. The purpose of the Act is to stimulate economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in economically depressed areas of the state. Businesses located (or those that choose to locate) in a designated enterprise zone can become eligible to obtain special state and local tax incentives, regulatory relief, and improved governmental...

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