Shift work has increasingly become a studied topic due to its threat to the physical health and mental well-being of shift workers. Firefighter shift work comprises long hours often combined with ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new shift schedule called the ‘1323′ made its way into Lowcountry fire departments to improve work-life balance. Firefighters face demanding jobs with long hours on the ...

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - A new schedule change for Tybee Island firefighters is allowing them to get more rest and spend more time with family and friends. It’s also cutting the number of days ...

Listen to the latest episode of Igniting the Shift Within for a wake-up call Host David Dachinger and guest Dr. Sara Jahnke examine the impact of shift work on firefighter health and performance. They ...

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.

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 ...

According to the city, Plano Fire-Rescue has experienced a 30% increase in calls for service over the past decade. A 56-hour workweek for firefighters is not uncommon. “It seems like we're awake at ...

The Austin Firefighters Association and the city of Austin reached a tentative four-year labor contract Friday, despite seeming on the verge of collapse just a week earlier amid disputes over wages ...