Norfolk Firefighters Get Four Shifts | Virginia Beach News

Norfolk Fire-Rescue is revolutionizing firefighter life by launching a fourth shift, slashing weekly hours from 52 to 42 without cutting pay—thanks to a $1.8 million city investment. This bold move, mandated by new state law, tackles the deadly toll of mandatory overtime and burnout, aiming to boost firefighter health and, ultimately, community safety. Hiring 34 new staff—including fast-track options for certified pros—this region-first initiative could take up to four years to fully roll out, but the EMS division’s early success proves the payoff: more rest, stronger families, and sharper, safer responders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9eda6f73f1e00742