DISCLAIMER! This presentation is informational in nature only and is NOT at this time endorsed, supported, or under consideration by either NFD Administration,

DISCLAIMER!DISCLAIMER! This presentation is informational This presentation is informational

in nature only and is in nature only and is NOTNOT at this at this time endorsed, supported, or time endorsed, supported, or under consideration by either under consideration by either NFD Administration, City of NFD Administration, City of Noblesville or the Local 4416- Noblesville or the Local 4416- Rather it is a “grassroots” effort Rather it is a “grassroots” effort to educate our members on a to educate our members on a viable alternative to our current viable alternative to our current work schedule.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.

JanuarySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

NFD JanuarySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

48/96 JanuarySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

Days WorkedA-Shift 10B-Shift 10C-Shift 11

Days WorkedA-Shift 10B-Shift 10C-Shift 11

COMPARISON OF WEEKDAYS COMPARISON OF WEEKDAYS WORKEDWORKED

Amount of weeks where you work one weekday.

  A-Shift B-Shift C-Shift

Current schedule 22 22 23

48/96 17 18 18

Amount of weeks where you work two weekdays.

  A-Shift B-Shift C-Shift

Current schedule 23 22 23

48/96 35 34 34

Amount of weeks where you work three weekdays.

  A-Shift B-Shift C-Shift

Current schedule 7 7 6

48/96 0 0 0

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

Current Schedule 40 times per year.

3 - 4 per month

48/96 Schedule 60 times per year

5 per month

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.

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 WHY SHOULD MANAGEMENT LIKE THE 48/96?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.

CONTINUEDCONTINUED

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 YearsThis only happens every 6 to 9 Years

This is at most, 3 times in a 20 year This is at most, 3 times in a 20 year career.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 SAMPLECHRISTMAS SAMPLEDecember XMAS SAMPLE

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

December XMAS SAMPLE

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

CONSCONS• 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

PROPRO

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’TPRO, 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)

•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????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.