DISCLAIMER!  This presentation is informational in nature only and is NOT at this time endorsed, supported, or under consideration by either NFD Administration, City of Noblesville or the Local Rather it is a “grassroots” effort to educate our members on a viable alternative to our current work schedule.

 There are currently 100-plus fire departments that are using the 48/96 schedule.  It is a viable option that DOES NOT affect our pay and has the potential to increase morale.  This schedule is gaining popularity and starting to move into Midwestern states.  We are proposing a one year trial of the 48/96.

WHAT DOES THE 48/96 SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?

HOW DO THE SCHEDULES COMPARE?

COMPARISON OF WEEKDAYS WORKED Amount of weeks where you work one weekday. A-ShiftB-ShiftC-Shift Current schedule / Amount of weeks where you work two weekdays. A-ShiftB-ShiftC-Shift Current schedule / Amount of weeks where you work three weekdays. A-ShiftB-ShiftC-Shift Current schedule776 48/96000

HOW MANY WEEKENDS DO YOU WORK? Present Schedule  18 weekends off per year  34 weekend days worked per year  0 full weekends worked per year 48/96 Schedule  26 weekends off per year  34 weekend days worked per year  9 full weekends worked per year

FOUR DAY OFF PERIODS Current Schedule  40 times per year.  per month 48/96 Schedule  60 times per year  5 per month

HOW MANY DAYS WILL I WAKE UP AT HOME? Current Schedule  10 days per month  120 days per year 48/96 Schedule  15 days per month  180 days per year The 48/96 schedule allows you to spend more mornings at home and not driving to work. This means more breakfasts with the family or getting the kids on the bus.

HOW MANY DAYS WILL I HAVE TO COMMUTE? Current Schedule  120 days per year  Using example commute of 25 miles with 30 minute average travel time: 6000 miles per year 120 travel hours per year. 48/96 Schedule  120 days per year  Using example commute of 25 miles with 30 minute average travel time: 3000 miles per year 60 travel hours per year.

WHY SHOULD MANAGEMENT LIKE THE 48/96?  Better workflow and continuity as a shift works for two days in a row.  Morale increase in the members and creates a happier workforce.  Some daily routines do not need to be repeated such as shift change, thus increasing productivity.  Management can show that they are indeed forward- thinking and willing to accept and embrace change.  Departments that have switched have had reductions in sick hours used.

CONTINUED  50% reduction in employee vehicle mileage to and from work that will benefit the city in meeting EPA air pollution requirements.  50% reduction in apparatus miscellaneous trips. The 48/96 would prompt 50% less trips to the grocery store.

 This only happens every 6 to 9 Years  This is at most, 3 times in a 20 year career.  Options: If a shift was scheduled to work both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the shift could be flip-flopped with the one before or after, depending on which shift had to work Thanksgiving.

CHRISTMAS SAMPLE

CONS Every shift is a 48 hours This disturbs a long standing routine May cause more stress with family routines initially. Both days of a weekend would be worked 9 times per year Second Day of the shift could be more demanding if a busy first shift occurred. Decrease in Morale of some members who do not want to try the 48/96

PRO  Every time you go home you have a 4- Days off  8 More full weekends off per year  Better continuity of workflow for two days in a row

PRO, CON’T  Increase in morale as seen in departments that have switched.  More quality time with family  More 4-Days - 20 more per year  8 more total days in segment vacation per year  Commuting time and distance cut in half resulting in less driving expenses and less wear and tear on vehicle.

 ENGINE 71: 2007: 1,209 runs (3.31/day) 2008: 1,492 runs (4.08/day) 2009: 1,211 runs ( 3.31/day) as of 6/30/2010: 598 runs (3.30/day)

DEPARTMENTS CURRENTLY ON 48/96 City of San Bernadino – 175 Firefighters City of Sacramento – 630 Firefighters Los Angeles County – 196 Stations City of Minneapolis – 19 Stations City of Eugene, OR – 150 FF’s, 18,000 calls/year. City of Westminster, CO – 141 FFs, 8100 runs/year

WHAT DO WE DO NOW????  If you think this proposal has merit, talk it up with your crew, families, other members, and L4416 district Rep.  If enough interest is shown, we can move towards a poll and than a vote to move forward with a trial run period of twelve months.  The trial would be contingent on approval of management.  All issues relating to the trial would be worked out by a committee and with management between now and the start of the trial.