PLANO, TX — A new shift schedule that aims to increase recovery time for Plano firefighters and improve recruitment at Plano Fire-Rescue is set to be implemented over the next several years.
City Council approved a contract with the Plano Firefighters’ Association that will make Plano Fire-Rescue the first all-paid fire department in Texas to adopt a “24/72” shift schedule.
The new system will allow firefighters to work 24 hours on duty followed by 72 hours off, which is a change from the current 24-hours on, 48-hours off schedule.
The contract, which was approved by council members at their Sept. 16 meeting, will go into effect Oct. 1.
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