Plano firefighters are getting a major schedule shake-up, moving to a 24-hour shift followed by three full days off. This is a first for Texas, and it's all about improving firefighter well-being and response times.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Potential impact on departmental staffing and operational capacity, and potential costs associated with extended leave.
Appointed board members and potentially the fire department captain, depending on the outcome of the leave request.
No groups negatively affected
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The fire department is facing increased call volumes and is working to maintain response times through staffing and new station development. They are also transitioning to a 42-hour work week for firefighters.