3-DAY ROTATION
24/48 firefighter shift schedule
The 24/48 pattern means 24 hours on followed by 48 hours off. It is common in fire and emergency services, but local departments may use variations.
Plan the repeating days
Enter the first duty day and repeat the three-day sequence. Since the cycle is not a multiple of seven, duty days move across the weekdays over time.
Be careful with long-shift pay
Long shifts can include sleep, meal or on-call rules that differ by employer. Use the calendar to count scheduled hours, then verify how your agreement treats those hours.
Pay treatment for 24-hour shifts varies. Confirm the calculation with your department and agreement.