Firefighter

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.

Effingham is an ISO Class 2 community. Department members operate modern apparatus and equipment, train at a new live-fire training facility and have opportunities to participate in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical response, fire investigation, hazardous materials response and other specialized assignments.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must:

• 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 

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:

https://www.effinghamil.com/apply-to-be-a-firefighter/

This process is being conducted to establish an eligibility list and does not represent a single immediate vacancy. Future full-time firefighter positions are expected to be filled from this list during its two-year term.

City of Effingham Fire Department

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