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2-2-3 Shift Schedule

The 2-2-3 rotation — also written 2 2 3 or 2/2/3, and known as Pitman, Panama, or 3-2-2-3 — uses short work blocks, four crews, and a 14-day cycle.

4-on-4-off Shift Schedule

The 4 on 4 off rhythm — written 4-on-4-off, 4/4, or 4 on, 4 off — runs four 12-hour shifts on, then four days off.

DuPont Shift Schedule

The DuPont schedule — also written Dupont — is a 28-day, four-crew rotation of 12-hour days and nights that ends every cycle with a full 7 days off.

Fixed Weekly Shift Schedule

A fixed weekly schedule — also called a fixed shift, set schedule, or Monday-to-Friday rota — keeps the same days on and off every week.

24/48 Shift Schedule

The 24/48 rotation — written 24-48, 24 48, or 24 on 48 off — puts one 24-hour tour on duty, then two full days off.

48/96 Shift Schedule

The 48/96 rotation — written 48-96, 48 96, or 48 on 96 off — runs two 24-hour tours back to back, then four full days off.

7 On 7 Off Shift Schedule

The 7 on 7 off rotation — written 7-on-7-off, 7/7, or week on week off — runs a full week on, then a full week off, often for fixed day and night crews on 12-hour shifts.

3 On 3 Off Shift Schedule

The 3 on 3 off rotation — written 3-on-3-off or 3/3 — is a short 6-day rhythm of three 12-hour shifts on, three days off, with 24/7 cover from four crews.

DDNNOO Shift Schedule

The DDNNOO rotation — also written 2-2-2, or 2 days 2 nights 2 off — is a fast 6-day cycle covered by three crews.

4 On 2 Off Shift Schedule

The 4 on 2 off rotation — written 4-on-2-off or 4/2 — runs four 10-hour day shifts on, two off, shared across three crews.

Kelly Shift Schedule

The Kelly schedule — also called the Kelly day or Kelly rotation — is a 9-day firefighter cycle of 24-hour tours: on, off, on, off, on, then four days off.

Night Shift Shift Schedule

A night shift schedule — also called permanent nights, fixed nights, or the graveyard shift — keeps the same nights on and off every week, Monday to Friday.

Southern Swing Shift Schedule

The Southern Swing — also called the southern swing rotation or southern swing shift pattern — moves four crews through a week of days, a week of swings, and a week of nights on 8-hour shifts across a 28-day cycle.

Continental Shift Schedule

The continental shift pattern — also called a continental rota or continental shift system — cycles four crews through short blocks of 8-hour day, swing, and night shifts over 28 days.

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Shift Schedule Templates

Free weekly, monthly, and Excel templates plus a printable PDF.

What Is a 2-2-3 Shift Schedule?

Learn how the 2-2-3 (Pitman or Panama) shift schedule works, which teams it suits, and how to set up its 14-day rotating calendar.

How to Create a Rotating Shift Schedule for 4 Teams

A practical way to set up four-team, 24/7 coverage: choose a rotation, assign crews, check coverage, and publish a clear schedule.

DuPont vs. Pitman Schedule: Which 12-Hour Rotation Fits?

Compare DuPont and Pitman (2-2-3) schedules: cycle length, consecutive shifts, days off, day/night rotation, and which teams each model suits.