City Hall will be closed for the following holidays: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; Tuesday, December 31st; Wednesday, January 1st. If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and hopeful start to the New Year for each of you and your families!

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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