Firefighters in St. Johns County are making another push to reduce their work hours, and they will be back at the negotiating table Wednesday with county leaders.

The St. Johns County Firefighters Union said current staffing levels and mandatory overtime are pushing first responders to the brink — and now they’re hoping a new work schedule will bring relief.

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Wednesday’s meeting is part of an ongoing effort to reduce firefighter workweeks from 56 hours to 42 hours.

“Throughout the state and throughout the country, everyone is switching to this. Every single week, departments are announcing they are moving to this. SO if departments all over are able to do it, I know we can as well,” said Dave Steven

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