24-on, 72-off | Plano firefighters’ new shift schedule marks a first for Texas

PLANO, Texas — A big change is coming to how firefighters work at one North Texas department.

The Plano City Council approved a new 24/72 shift schedule for Plano Fire-Rescue’s (PFR) firefighters Tuesday night. Under the new contract, firefighters will work for 24 hours, followed by 72 hours off — a first-of-its-kind shift for a paid department in Texas.

But change comes slowly…

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