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Most professional (non-volunteer) fire fighters work 24 hour shifts. This includes three meals and an 8-10 hours of down time. It wouldn't be too uncommon for a
by pard68 3y ago
Most professional (non-volunteer) fire fighters work 24 hour shifts. This includes three meals and an 8-10 hours of down time. It wouldn't be too uncommon for a fire fighter coming off his day to et mandated another 12 hours, totalling 36 hours.
Sucks, I agree, but this is not 36 sleepless hours. Likely he had 10-12 hours of rest in his 36 hour shift. It is not the same as if a desk jockey worked 36 hours straight.
- brianwawok 3y agoAssuming no fire over night yah? Could be a very long day but won’t always be.
- pard68 3y agoYes that's right however usually shifts get moved around to accommodate. My father worked for a large fire department, so my understanding is probably skewed by a department with a lot of resources.