Effingham Fire Department

Effingham Fire Department is a Fire Department located in Effingham, EFFINGHAM County, in the State of Illinois (IL).

iDetailed Information about Effingham Fire Department

Official Identification of Effingham Fire Department

🏠 Headquarter Location

Effingham Fire Department Main Station

Address: 505 W Fayette AVE

Central Fire Station

City/Town: Effingham

County: EFFINGHAM

State:Illinois (IL)

Zip Code: 62401-0648

Website: See below

📞Contact Numbers for Effingham Fire Department

Office Phone Number

(217) 342-2555

Fax Number

(217) 342-5496

FOR EMERGENCIES IN EFFINGHAM, CALL 9-1-1

Is this your department? Claim for less than $13/mo.

Claim

✉️ Mailing Address for Effingham Fire Department

Effingham Fire Department
505 W Fayette AVE PO Box 648
Effingham, Illinois (IL) 62401-0648

📍Map of Effingham Fire Department

Loading Satellite Data...

Official Website

effinghamil.com/Government/fire.htm

Career Overview

Become a Firefighter

Step-by-step guide to getting started →

Volunteer Guide

Volunteer Firefighter

How to serve your community →

Firefighter Exam Prep

Can You Pass the Test?

Practice with real exam questions →

📋 Effingham Fire Department Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations2

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff16

Volunteers0

Paid per Call35

📋 Effingham Fire Department Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations2

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff16

Volunteers0

Paid per Call35

USFireDept.com Data Products

Latest Articles

All Articles →

Featured

The Federal Safety Net Is Unraveling: Grant Freezes, DOGE Cuts, and What Fire Departments Stand to Lose

Chief (Ret.) David Kowalski · Feb 26, 2026

Read Article →

The $19.8 Billion Fire Truck Antitrust War: What Every Department Needs to Know

Marcus Torres · Feb 26, 2026

10 Firefighters Died in Training in 2025: The Most Preventable Crisis in the Fire Service

Capt. Ryan Calloway · Feb 17, 2026

Protecting Your Home and Loved Ones: A Comprehensive Guide to Fire Safety in 2026

Chief (Ret.) David Kowalski · Feb 17, 2026

Fire Service Careers

Career Overviews →

Fire Chief$97K15-20 yrs Paramedic$58K1-2 yrs EMT$41K3-6 mo Inspector$63K2-4 yrs Investigator$63K5-8 yrs 911 Dispatch$47K6-12 mo Wildland$42KSeasonal Fire Marshal$80K+10-15 yrs Hazmat Tech$60K2-3 yrs

Premium Hiring Guides

Invest in Your Fire Service Career

Comprehensive guides to maximize your chances in the recruitment process. Written for federal and municipal hiring, the strategies apply to any fire service position. $19.99 each — covers Firefighter, Paramedic, EMT, Wildland Firefighter, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, 911 Dispatcher, Fire Marshal, HAZMAT Technician, Fire Chief, and Volunteer Firefighter.