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Fire Department Work Schedule and Staffing Model
Garland
Summary
The Garland Fire Department proposed a novel 24/72 shift schedule utilizing 18 debit days per year to improve firefighter rest and retention while avoiding massive budget increases.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Requires the addition of nine new firefighter positions proposed in the yes budget, contingent on managing overtime.
✅Who benefits
Garland firefighters benefit from improved recovery time and work-life balance, while residents benefit from sustained emergency services.
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