Two-thirds of the work is done on the latter shift, between 10 PM and 2 AM.

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Chicago firemen currently work a 24-hour shift followed by two days off.

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These two models - one with the week of nights compared to two and three days stints - are commonly used by employers that operate shift or night work.

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