Hydration before, during, and after a 24-hour shift
A practical timeline for maintaining hydration without sacrificing a full night of sleep before duty.
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Clear, useful information for firefighters, officers, and departments—written with the realities of shift work in mind.
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Hydration is part of operational readiness.
Heat, turnout gear, long incidents, and interrupted recovery can compound dehydration. Start with a plan your crew can actually follow.
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