“If you build it, they will come” — a fourth shift with a 24/72 schedule, that is. Behind the Shield podcaster James Geering details the power of a shift schedule that not only allows firefighters to perform at their best but also attracts new members to the profession. He spotlights the departments that have made the switch and offers a simple formula that can make it work.
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Previously on the Better Every Shift Podcast
The risk management expert delivers commonsense wisdom, including three actions he would take if he were in charge
Captain Marc Wysocki: It’s time to treat mental health like any other readiness standard
Battalion Chief Jesse Schilling shares advice for navigating career transitions and strengthening your bench
Eminem’s anthem about owning a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity applies to hard truths in the fire service
Battalion Chief Greg Sawyer explains how one month at a slower station — replete with some cool health toys — can help members feel human again