What kind of shifts do HFD firefighters work?
HFD firefighters work a “48/96” schedule. Firefighters work a 48 hour shift (2 days). The on duty crews eat and sleep at the fire stations during those shifts, responding to emergencies all the while. After the firefighter’s 48 hour shift, they are off duty for 96 hours (4 days). There are three “platoons” of firefighters to cover these shifts. Emergencies happen on holidays too, so HFD firefighters are on duty Christmas, Thanksgiving, and for ALL holidays.
