During the work session, a request was made to start a pilot on January 31, running the 48/96 schedule for three pay periods followed by three pay periods of the 1/3-2/3 schedule.
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Baldwin City Council reviews proposed Fire Department shift schedule trial
The city is weighing new work schedules for firefighters that could change how fire department shifts are staffed.
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January 6, 2026: New Firefighter Schedule Trials
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Pilot proposed to start January 31, beginning with the 48/96 schedule for three pay periods.
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The story
The Baldwin City Council's work session agenda listed new firefighter schedule trials for discussion.
Materials presented to the council compared three possible schedules for firefighters: the current 24/48 schedule, a 48/96 schedule, and a 1/3-2/3 schedule.
During the work session, a request was made to start a pilot on January 31, running the 48/96 schedule for three pay periods followed by three pay periods of the 1/3-2/3 schedule.
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DiscusseddiscussedNew Firefighter schedule trial (48/96 and 1/3-2/3 pilot schedules)
asking to start pilot on January 31 with 48/96 for three
payperiods, then three payperiods of the 1/3 2/3
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New Firefighter schedule trial (48/96 and 1/3-2/3 pilot schedules)
asking to start pilot on January 31 with 48/96 for three payperiods, then three payperiods of the 1/3 2/3
Appeared on agendaproposedTrial of new Fire Department firefighter work schedules (24/48, 48/96, 1/3-2/3)
24/48 schedule compared to 48/ 96 schedule, compared to 1/3 2/3 schedule
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Trial of new Fire Department firefighter work schedules (24/48, 48/96, 1/3-2/3)
24/48 schedule compared to 48/ 96 schedule, compared to 1/3 2/3 schedule
Appeared on agendaproposedNew Firefighter Schedule Trials
New Firefighter Schedule Trials
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New Firefighter Schedule Trials
New Firefighter Schedule Trials
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