Shishkabob
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What has your agency implemented to try and get you off duty on time?
Mine implemented something where 45 minutes before end of shift, dispatch tries to get a second truck to your post so if a call comes in they get it. 30 minutes before your EOS, you're cleared to head back to base. If a high priority call comes in (such as a cardiac arrest) and you're the closest unit, you're it. The unwritten rule is 1 hour before EOS, you can't get any transfers.
Now, this isn't always consistent, as your cover truck can get a call then you get one, or there may not be any trucks close enough to cover you.
So, what does yours do, if anything?
Mine implemented something where 45 minutes before end of shift, dispatch tries to get a second truck to your post so if a call comes in they get it. 30 minutes before your EOS, you're cleared to head back to base. If a high priority call comes in (such as a cardiac arrest) and you're the closest unit, you're it. The unwritten rule is 1 hour before EOS, you can't get any transfers.
Now, this isn't always consistent, as your cover truck can get a call then you get one, or there may not be any trucks close enough to cover you.
So, what does yours do, if anything?