Our Fire Prevention division protects the public by making sure: Large burn areas are well controlled Mobile food service vendors and their equipment are safe to operate
All of the department firefighters are mandated to be certified to the Basic Firefighter level, within one (1) year of appointment. This includes Hazardous Material Awareness. Both full-time and part-time personnel train weekly in order to remain proficient in their individual skills. Our Training division coordinates all training, including: engine company tactics and strategy truck...
In order to insure the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, the City Council has voted to restrict the days that residents are allowed to burn landscape waste (i.e. leaves/tree limbs) in the corporate City limits. Rules Landscape waste burning is only allowed on Fridays, Saturdays, & Mondays between the hours of 8...
In a typical home fire, smoke, heat and toxic gases build up rapidly. When the smoke detector sounds, get out of the building immediately before your escape route is blocked. To survive a fire: install and maintain smoke detectors and practice an escape plan. Here are some safety tips: Smoke detectors Install smoke detectors on...
The goal of our Fire Prevention division is to stop fires before they start. We review commercial building plans, issue permits, and conduct inspections. Inspections We inspect businesses annually to make sure everything is safe and meets codes and regulations. These inspections also help us familiarize ourselves with your building and save time if an...
The Effingham Fire Department Public Education Division is committed to educating our citizens on fire safety by offering a variety of services: Annual school fire drills Fire Station tours Fire safety talks, geared for our young and senior citizens. Fire extinguisher training and safety talks at local businesses, group homes, and assisted living facilities. Smoke...
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...
