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Firefighter work-week transition
Summary
The new union contract moves Fire Rescue from the historical 56-hour week toward a 42-hour week by October 2027, aimed at firefighter health, retention, and staying competitive in a tight hiring market.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
More than 600 firefighters and their families.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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