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2-4 Work Schedule Annual Report <br /> July 15, 2009 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION <br /> At the time Local 1974 made the request to try the 2-4 work schedule there was concern that the <br /> schedule would increase operating costs and/or degrade performance as a result of extending the <br /> on-duty time to 48 consecutive hours. Although there was a possibility that fatigue would <br /> contribute to an increased number of injuries, an increased use of sick leave, and poor decisions <br /> during emergency operations, this has not been the LPFD's experience. In fact, as shown in <br /> Table 1, leave usage in all categories was down during first year of implementation. There was a <br /> slight reduction in the use of fuel. Training hours increased slightly while response times <br /> remained consistent with the previous year. The survey conducted by Local 1974 showed that <br /> 90%of the voting members (67% of the membership)preferred the 2-4 schedule. <br /> Net <br /> 2007 2008 Change <br /> Work <br /> Comp 7,531 6,194 (1,337) -18% <br /> Sick Leave 8,793 7,776 (1,017) -12% <br /> Hold Over 518 268 (250) -48% <br /> Mandates 1,349 834 (515) -38% <br /> Fuel Use 16,894 15,916 (978) -6% <br /> Training <br /> Hours 26,823 28,003 1,180 4% <br /> Response 5 min/ 5 min/ <br /> Times 75% 75% None <br /> Table 1 <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> During the one year trial of the 2-4 work schedule, we have not experienced any adverse impact <br /> on the community,the citizens, the City, or on Fire Department operations. The post <br /> implementation survey indicates that it has improved the morale amongst the employees. At this <br /> time, given the volume of emergency activity,the 2-4 schedule works satisfactorily for the <br /> LPFD. <br /> Attachments: <br /> Side Letter of Agreement#1: 2-4 Work Schedule Trial Period <br /> Side Letter of Agreement#6: 2-4 Work Schedule Adoption <br />