10/11/2026
🚒 YOUR COMMUNITY IS CALLING!
COFFEEN FIRE DEPARTMENT IS RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS!
Have you ever thought about getting involved in your community and making a difference? Now is your chance!
The Coffeen Fire Department is a 100% volunteer fire department dedicated to protecting and serving our community. Our members respond to calls whenever they are available, stepping up when our neighbors need us most.
🚨 What do we respond to?
* 🚑 EMS calls
* 🔥 Structure fires
* 🌾 Grass and ground fires
* 🚗 Motor vehicle collisions and extrication
* 🤝 Mutual aid calls to assist neighboring departments
* And much more!
🧑🚒 Why join Coffeen Fire Department?
We have made some major improvements to our department, and we’re excited about where we’re headed! From new gear and nozzles to updated extrication equipment, EMS equipment, and improvements throughout our fleet, we’re continuing to invest in our members and our ability to serve our community.
No prior experience is required! We provide in-house training and offer opportunities to attend specialized classes and training to help you learn, grow, and become a valuable part of the team.
✅ No previous fire or EMS experience needed
✅ Serve in fire, EMS, or both
✅ In-house training and specialized training opportunities
✅ Be part of a team that serves its neighbors
📍 Applicants must live within or near the Coffeen Fire Protection District.
👨🚒 Have a young person interested in the fire service? We also offer a Junior Firefighter Program for youth ages 14–17 who want to learn, train, and get involved!
Volunteering isn’t about having all the answers or knowing everything on day one. It’s about being willing to learn, working as a team, and being there for your community when you’re needed.
Ready to make a difference?
📩 Send us a message on Facebook for more information!
📞 Call 217-534-2410. If we can’t answer, please leave a voicemail, and we’ll get back to you.
You don’t have to be a firefighter to start. You just have to be willing to take the first step.