The problem is that the Madison Fire Department was unaware of what alternative staffing models exist or how a change to staff scheduling would affect the department. The purpose of this paper was to identify other types of staffing schedules for full time personnel and to explore their potential impact on the Madison Fire Department (MFD). Descriptive research was used to answer the following questions: (a) What types of scheduling models are used in the fire service? (b) What are the advantages associated with these different staffing models? (c) What are the disadvantages associated with these different staffing models? (d) What organizational changes need to be implemented in order to utilize these different staffing models? Research was completed by locating and evaluating printed and online material in the areas of journal articles, studies, and periodicals, department websites, and subject matter experts. This information was then evaluated and compiled during a literature review process. Original research was completed through multiple surveys, a questionnaire, interviews, and a data analysis project. This research and the review of literature provided results that answered each of the research questions and led to recommendations for the Madison Fire Department. These recommendations include a reevaluation of MFD's current staffing model and guidelines for implementing and evaluating other scheduling models during a trial period.