Shifty48/96 Schedule Calendar & Generator
Three platoons on 24-hour shifts. Each works two 24-hour shifts back to back, then has 96 hours off, on a 6-day cycle.
Also called: 48 on 96 off, firefighter 48/96.
At a glance
- Shift length
- 24 h
- Avg hours / week
- 56
- Weekends off / year
- 26
- Longest stretch on
- 2 shifts
- Longest break
- 4 days
- Cycle length
- 6 days
48/96 schedule generator
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How the 48/96 schedule works
The 48/96 schedule groups fire department shifts into 48 hours on duty followed by 96 hours off, trading longer tours for fewer commutes and a 4-day break.
Each platoon works two 24-hour shifts in a row, then has four days off, on a 6-day cycle.
Three platoons are staggered by two days so one is always on duty.
48/96 Schedule crew rotation, day by day
Each row is one platoon over one full 6-day cycle. Read down a column to see who is working on that day.
- W = 24-hour shift (07:00–07:00)
- – = Off
| Day | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew A | W | W | – | – | – | – |
| Crew B | – | – | W | W | – | – |
| Crew C | – | – | – | – | W | W |
Who uses it
- Fire departments with long commutes
- Crews who want 4-day breaks
Trade-offs
- 48 hours on duty is a long tour, especially on busy stations.
- Same total hours as 24/48.
48/96 Schedule FAQ
How many hours a week is a 48/96 schedule?
56 hours a week on average. That is about 122 24-hour shifts a year, though individual weeks vary.
How many weekends off do you get on a 48/96 schedule?
About 26 full weekends (Saturday and Sunday) off a year per crew. Use the generator to see exactly which ones for your crew.
How long is the 48/96 rotation?
The cycle repeats every 6 days. The longest run of shifts is 2 in a row and the longest break is 4 days off in a row.
Does 48/96 mean more hours than 24/48?
No. Both average 56 hours a week; 48/96 just groups the shifts into longer tours and longer breaks.
Can I print a 48/96 calendar or add it to my phone?
Yes. Pick your crew and cycle start date in the generator, then use “Print calendar” for a 12-month printable calendar or “Download .ics” to import your shifts into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. It's free and needs no account.
Related schedules
- 24/48 ScheduleOne 24-hour shift, then 48 hours off. The classic fire department rotation.
- Kelly Schedule24-hour shifts on a 9-day cycle: on, off, on, off, on, then 4 days off.
- DuPont Schedule12-hour rotating shifts on a 4-week cycle with a 7-day break.
- 4 On 4 Off ScheduleFour 12-hour shifts, then four days off, on an 8-day cycle.