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To: Libloather

Not sure OSHA allows 120 hours straight. That’s 41/2 shifts straight then off 24 before your next shift.


5 posted on 05/26/2026 5:33:36 AM PDT by DainBramage
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To: DainBramage

LAFD works what are called Kelly shifts. Our county talked about doing Kelly shifts but it is so big some of the guys would spend a ton of time driving to and from work so the kelly shifts were not compatible. I would bet most of the guys that work in LAFD don’t actually live in LA. Most places now living in the county/city you work is not a requirement.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) uniformed personnel generally work a 24-hour shift schedule, known as the “Kelly” or “California Swing” schedule. This 9-day rotation cycle requires firefighters to work one 24-hour shift, have 24 hours off, work another 24-hour shift, have 24 hours off, work a final 24-hour shift, and then take 4 consecutive days off.


7 posted on 05/26/2026 5:43:16 AM PDT by sheana
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To: DainBramage

We were so short staffed that I worked 8 24 hour shifts in a row and that wasn’t a record in the department. We were forcing OT nearly every day.


8 posted on 05/26/2026 5:44:42 AM PDT by Clay Moore (My pistol identifies as a cordless hole punch. )
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