### Question
What does firefighter mean?


### Answer
**Firefighter** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 5542*:

> an employee—


(i) the work schedule of whom includes 24-hour duty shifts

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5542*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 55-PAY ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER V-PREMIUM PAY**

