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Oshkosh approves firefighter labor contract that moves crews to 48-on/96-off schedule
Summary
The City of Oshkosh approved a labor contract with the International Association of Firefighters Local 316 that shifts staffing from a 24-on/24-off rotation to a 48-on/96-off schedule; city officials and fire leadership said the change aims to improve recovery time, family time and recruitment while keeping overall coverage the same.
The Oshkosh City Council approved a labor contract with the International Association of Firefighters Local 316 on Sept. 23 that changes firefighter schedules from the current 24-on/24-off rotation to a 48-on/96-off rotation.
Councilmember Nichols asked city leadership to explain the change and raise concerns about fatigue and EMS workload during longer shifts. The Fire Chief said the 48/96 schedule — sometimes called the “48/96” shift — has been adopted by many departments and provides longer recovery periods between duty…
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