LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County Fire Rescue has become the first agency in central Florida to move its paramedics and EMTs to a 24-hour on, 72-hour off schedule, according to WFTV.
Approved during contract talks with IAFF Local 3990, the new roster trims the average workweek to 42 hours, WFTV reported. County officials and union leaders say the change will improve crews’ health, raise job satisfaction and strengthen recruitment and retention.
Lake County’s firefighters’ union drove the change, emphasizing benefits for both crews and the community.
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