Plano Fire could be first in state to get 1 day on, 3 days off schedule

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Plano firefighters could get approval for a new work schedule of one day on, three days off.

The change would reduce their work week from 56 hours to 42 hours to address health and wellness concerns.

The new plan will require the city to hire 110 more firefighters over the next five years.

PLANO, Texas - Plano firefighters could get approval Tuesday night to move to a new one day on, three days off work schedule.

The city council is expected to approve the plan Tuesday night to transition firefighters to the new work week.

If approved, the Plano Fire Department will be the first in the state of Texas to move to this new schedule.

Proposed Plano Fire schedule change

Plano Fire engine

The Plano Fire Association says the move would reduce their current 56-hour work week