6-DAY FIREFIGHTER ROTATION
48/96 firefighter shift schedule calendar
The 48/96 schedule places two consecutive 24-hour duty days before four full days off. Three platoons can rotate through the six-day cycle to maintain continuous coverage.
How the rotation works
Work 24 hours, work 24 hours, then take 96 hours off. The complete cycle lasts six calendar days.
Choose the real first day of the cycle. A day-based generator then carries the complete work-and-rest sequence across weeks, months and year boundaries without resetting on Monday.
Who commonly uses it
Fire departments and emergency-service crews that use three platoons and consecutive 24-hour tours.
The shift names and hours can be changed before generation. Individual overtime, training, leave or cover shifts can be added afterward without changing the base rotation.
Hours, overtime and pay
Enter the actual start time, end time, unpaid break, hourly rate and overtime multiplier. PayCheck AI totals the scheduled hours and produces an independent gross-pay estimate. Add night, weekend or other allowances when they apply.
What to verify
Two back-to-back 24-hour shifts can intensify fatigue. Departments may also use relief days, training assignments, overtime callbacks or local variations, so the published roster remains authoritative.
Common questions
Is 48/96 the same as 24/48?
No. A 48/96 rotation groups two 24-hour duty days together and then provides four days off. A 24/48 rotation alternates one duty day with two days off.
How many teams does a 48/96 schedule normally use?
Continuous 48/96 coverage commonly uses three platoons, but staffing arrangements differ by department.
Planning and pay estimates only. Confirm the roster, labor agreement and local rules with the employer or a qualified adviser.