Career Line Officers and FirefightersCharleston Fire District has a 3 platoon program providing for 2 career firefighters on duty every day. This staff is supported and supports our volunteer corps and student corps.
A ShiftA shift is one of 3 shifts that are staffed with 2 career firefighters and supported by student and volunteer firefighters.
B ShiftB shift is the middle shift in our 3 shift program ensuring 24 hour coverage for the FIre District. As stated on the other shifts, their work schedule has them working for 48 ours straight. Yes they are allowed down time however, quite often that is interupted with emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The Fire District answers an average of 3 calls per 24 hour period however, some times…
C ShiftThe career staff work a schedule of 48 hours on (2 days) and 96 hours off (4 days). We have 3 shifts ensuring 24 hour coverage at all times.
