Firefighters propose 48/96 schedule pilot; commission asks staff to verify numbers

Aug 21, 2025

A firefighter presented a 48/96 (48 hours on, 96 off) work‑schedule pilot to reduce fatigue and improve retention; commissioners asked for finance and staffing analyses and agreed to a subcommittee to review implementation and impacts.

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Firefighters presented a proposal to trial a 48/96 shift schedule and commissioners directed staff to verify the numbers and form a subcommittee to study operational impacts.

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