48/96 schedule calendar
Two 24-hour shifts back to back, then four days off. Pick your platoon and see it on a calendar.
Your cycle
Every crew, next 14 days
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About the 48/96 schedule
On a 48/96 schedule you work 48 hours straight, then have 96 hours off. The cycle is 6 days long and three platoons, usually called A, B and C, take turns so one is always on duty. Many fire departments use it.
It averages 56 hours a week, the same as the 24/48 schedule. The difference is the shape: fewer trips to the station and a four-day break every cycle, in exchange for longer stretches on duty.
Because 6 does not divide evenly into 7, your 48-hour block moves through the week. Some departments add extra days off on top of the basic pattern. This generator shows the plain 48/96, so check it against your posted schedule.
Questions
How many hours a week is a 48/96?
It averages 56 hours: one 48-hour block every 6 days.
How many platoons does a 48/96 need?
Three. Each platoon starts its 48 hours two days after the one before it.
Is 48/96 better than 24/48?
They average the same hours. The 48/96 gives longer breaks and fewer commutes; the 24/48 gives shorter shifts. Departments choose based on fatigue rules and crew preference.
Does this include Kelly days?
No. Departments that add extra days off set their own rules, so follow your posted schedule for those.
Is this my official schedule?
No. It is generated from the standard pattern. Your department's posted schedule is the one that counts.