Fire Rescue Sets a New Standard with D Shift Rollout

Pasco Fire Rescue Sets a New Standard with D‑Shift Rollout
~~One of the first Florida agencies to implement 24/72 schedule~~
 
PASCO COUNTY, FL  ----  Pasco County Fire Rescue (PCFR) is turning the page on tradition with a schedule change designed to put firefighter wellness front and center. The department is officially launching its new D‑Shift, marking a meaningful step forward in its ongoing commitment to firefighter well-being and exceptional community service.
 
This new shift allows PCFR crews to move from the long-standing 24‑hours‑on/48‑hours‑off rotation to a 24‑hours‑on/72‑hours‑off schedule. That extra day of rest gives firefighters more time to recharge, spend time with their families and return to the job ready to respond at their best.
 
“We’re proud to be among the pioneers moving in this direction,” said Fire Chief Ryan Guynn. “Providing this benefit to our men and women aims to reduce fatigue, strengthen work-life balance, and support the kind of readiness the community depends on.”
 
The move places PCFR among the first fire departments in the Tampa Bay region—and one of only a handful in Florida—to adopt the 24/72 model. The idea took shape in 2023 through a collaborative effort between the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners and Pasco County Firefighters IAFF Local 4420. Since then, PCFR has brought on more than 100 new employees, promoted dozens of team members, and invested in new equipment to make the transition possible.
 
With the D‑Shift officially underway, PCFR is better positioned than ever to support its crews, meet growing service demands, and continue raising the bar for fire and rescue service in Florida.
 
Pasco Fire Rescue is dedicated to serving and protecting the people of Pasco County through community risk reduction strategies.  We provide professional, compassionate responses to calls for service while striving to educate our community.  To learn more about Pasco Fire Rescue, visit: mypas.co/FireRescue
 
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Ralph Lair Intergovernmental Affairs Officer Intergovernmental Affairs Pasco County P 352-521-5116 Historic Pasco County Courthouse 37918 Meridian Avenue Dade City, FL 33525 rlair@mypasco.net www.mypasco.net