PLANO, Texas — The Plano Firefighters Association is advocating for a one-year pilot program that would change firefighter AND paramedic schedules from the current 24-48 hour shifts to a 48-96 hour schedule.
This new schedule would see firefighters work for 48 hours, followed by 96 hours off, as opposed to the current system of 24 hours on and 48 hours off.
Brad McCutcheon, president of the Plano Firefighters Association, argues that this change is crucial to keeping the fire department in line with modern needs…