This is a typical work day configuration for a single 8-hour shift at comm centers.

Staffing: five dispatchers each day

Days off: two each day, each dispatcher has the same days-off each week

Variations: an 8th dispatcher could be assigned days-off that would provide extra staffing for high workload periods. For example, Tue-Wed days-off to increase staffing to six dispatchers during the period Thu-Mon.