u/FireHammer09

New station is going to interfere with sleep

So I'm a firefighter and have been for 2.5-3yrs now. I'm currently at a station where we get some work done but for the most part I get to sleep from 2200-0630 with some nights interrupted. I'm about to be transferred to the busiest station in the city, for example:

Calls at 1230, 1350, 1400, 17:30, 1840, 1900, 1950, 2350, 0530. Previous night had 6 2200-0500

Those were from yesterday's shift, I've been following them on my dispatch app. Obviously I'm not going to be getting much sleep while on duty.

I'm 33yo, a bodybuilder, and currently on a bulk. I work out 5x a week with two routines designed to be swapped in that are based around a commercial gym (the works, I use Golds and the YMCA) and then a firehouse gym (just barbells and dumbbells). Im probably going to write off gettin a workout in at the station.

How fucked am I? Should I make sure I nap after every shift? I'd be kicking myself if I didn't take this opportunity because it's going to be an experience.

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u/FireHammer09 — 18 days ago