Firefighter

Position Details

FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER ELIGIBILITY LIST

The City of Effingham is accepting applications to establish a two-year eligibility list for future full-time firefighter positions with the Effingham Fire Department. The list is expected to be established in October or November 2026, and the City anticipates hiring multiple firefighters from this list as positions become available.

About the Role

The Effingham Fire Department offers competitive union wages, excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits, participation in the Illinois Downstate Firefighter Pension Fund, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, overtime opportunities, longevity pay, specialty and certification pay, uniform benefits, and paid training and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Operate modern apparatus and equipment
• Train at a new live-fire training facility
• Participate in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical response, fire investigation, hazardous materials response, and other specialized assignments

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age unless exempt under Illinois law
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Possess valid CPAT and Ladder Climb certifications as required by the application packet
• Successfully complete the written examination, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and medical examination
• Meet all additional requirements established by the City of Effingham Fire and Police Commission

Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the complete application packet for deadlines, required documents, and testing information. Applications and complete hiring information are available at this link.

Benefits

The department offers excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, participation in the Illinois Downstate Firefighter Pension Fund, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, overtime opportunities, longevity pay, specialty and certification pay, uniform benefits, and paid training and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Schedule

Full-time positions.

Pay

Starting: $66,488.44