Continental shift pattern
2 days, 2 nights, 4 off – 12-hour shifts, an 8-day cycle. The UK fire service calls it 2-2-4
On your iPhone
Tap your first Day shift after your days off once – your shifts for years and an alarm before each one
Questions
What is a continental shift pattern?
A rotation for 24/7 cover with four crews: 2 day shifts, 2 night shifts, then 4 days off. The cycle is 8 days, so your days off move through the week.
Is it the same as the UK fire 2-2-4?
The days are the same: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off. UK fire shifts are usually shorter by day and longer at night (9 and 15 hours) – in the app you set your own times.
How many hours a week is continental?
42 hours on average with 12-hour shifts: 48 hours every 8 days.
My continental pattern is different (3 on 2 off, 8-hour shifts)
Continental patterns differ between employers. Choose “My own cycle…” in the generator, or set up your own rotation in the app.
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