In 2023, Honolulu firefighter Arno Reynolds worked more than 138 days worth of overtime, putting himself at the top of a long list of city firefighters who racked up extra hours that year.
His efforts netted him substantially more pay, allowing him to earn time and a half, while providing needed relief to a workforce that – like other public safety agencies – has recently struggled to fill its ranks. While Reynolds was the top overtime accumulator that year, he was not alone: Six others worked more than 100 extra days, too.
Firefighters generally work 10 full-day shifts per month. With overtime, some are doubling their workload, according to data Civil Beat obtained through a public records request…