# Firefighter & EMS Calendar

> Rotational schedule manager for firefighters and EMS personnel. (iPhone/iPad app by Chase Henslee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefighter-and-ems-calendar/id365428679 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chase Henslee](https://appshunter.io/developer/365428682)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefighter-and-ems-calendar/id365428679/reviews.md

## What is Firefighter & EMS Calendar?

This app is designed for fireman and EMS workers who work any rotational schedule!  Simply set up your rotation and the app does the rest.

Some of the features of this app include:

    - Quick viewing of multiple schedules

    - Ability to customize color scheme
    
    - Add and remove events/notes to
      specific days
    
    - Modify calendar to other rotation
      schedules

This app was designed with the help of Professional Firefighters in Northeast Texas and I thank you for your help and suggestions.

## Key features

- Rotational schedule setup
- Multiple schedule viewing
- Customizable color schemes
- Add/remove events and notes
- Modify calendar for different rotations

## Chart rankings

- #183 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Firefighter & EMS Calendar?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for shift workers
- 👍 Customizable shift types
- 👍 Clear and easy to read
- 👍 Long-term reliability (historically)
- 👍 Useful for planning future schedules
- 👍 Affordable price (historically)

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Settings button crashes app
- 🐛 Data loss after uninstalling
- 🐛 Randomly shifts/moves events
- 🐛 Incorrectly reflects shifts
- 🐛 Cannot access settings
- 🐛 App closes on opening
- 🐛 Does not allow for unique/alternating shifts
- 🐛 Manual input required for every day
- 🐛 Lack of advanced features
- 🐛 Not suitable for complex schedules
- 🐛 Email support deactivated/unresponsive
- 🐛 Inability to sync with other calendars
- 🐛 Issues with date accuracy (historically)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to swap shifts
- App crashes when clicking settings
- App crashes on opening
- Events randomly shift one day forward
- Wrong shifts are being reflected due to color changes
- App crashes and throws user out when trying to swap shifts
- All info is gone after uninstalling and reinstalling
- App closes immediately when clicked
- Random days highlighted with events that weren't added
- App adds events to the same day number in the next month
- Time for events is automatically added incorrectly
- Dates are not correct/off by a day
- Time problem with events not fixed
- Issues with Leap Day scheduling

**Most requested features**

- Add a legend for color-coded shifts
- Allow editing of existing events
- Add recurring payday entries
- Select multiple days for a single event
- Sync with Google Calendar or Outlook
- Highlight current day when app opens
- Add more color options for events
- Improve flexibility for unique schedules
- Allow returning to completed dates to add information
- Add dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefighter-and-ems-calendar/id365428679/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App now crashes

*2026-03-25, version 3.2*

I’ve relied on this app for the last 6+ years and it’s been great. My life is saved on this app. However recently I can not swap between different shifts. Each time I try the app crashes and throws me out. No way to contact the developer so I’m screwed. 

Really disappointed, not to mention a total nightmare as i uninstalled it trying to fix and now ALL my info is gone.

### 3/5 — App used to be perfect

*2026-03-23*

Been using this for years, super easy and simple. Lately it’s been glitching out or something and changing the colors around. So wrong shifts are being reflected. Good thing my buddy reminded me cause I almost didn’t show up for work looking at my schedule at quick glance. Fix this bug please.

### 4/5 — Amazing calendar app

*2025-12-12*

I love this app. It is very clean and simple.  The days are my default shift days every 3rd day, and then I add on personal events unrelated to work in the calendar.  Its been great but over the years I’ve had tech issues.

Sometimes when I open the app, every event I have input into the calendar shifts over one day. Thus making everything added to my calendar on the wrong day.  Usually after a couple days the app somehow resets and everything goes back to normal.  If anyone knows a fix please let me know! Id love to keep using this

### 1/5 — Broken app

*2025-05-25*

Purchased this app for $1. It functions by setting up a calendar in the settings. Unfortunately, clicking on the settings button instantly crashes the app. Complete waste of $1.

### 3/5 — Needs an update

*2024-12-01*

Needs an update

### 2/5 — Problem access the settings

*2024-09-30, version 3.2*

Can’t access settings!! Once I click on settings the app shuts down!!!

### 1/5 — App needs an update

*2024-07-01*

The app needs to be updated, My app just crashes when I click the settings button. I have had this app for 8 years and loved it but now it won’t work anymore.

### 1/5 — App now crashes

*2022-11-25, version 3.2*

I’ve relied on this app for the last 6+ years and it’s been great. My life is saved on this app. However recently I can not swap between different shifts. Each time I try the app crashes and throws me out. No way to contact the developer so I’m screwed. 

Really disappointed, not to mention a total nightmare as i uninstalled it trying to fix and now ALL my info is gone.

### 1/5 — Sad

*2022-08-22*

At a bare minimum, at least allow for viewing of the entire year or be able to email the schedule; after you manually input EVERYTHING.  Wouldn’t complain if it was free, but in the words of the Paper boy from Better Off Dead……. I want my $2! Crappy app.

### 2/5 — Randomly moves appointments

*2022-06-24, version 3.2*

App works well when it works well. It keeps randomly changing the dates I have pencilled things in for. Very confusing when I go to look At the diary and realise that everything has been pushed back a day. It isn’t a mistake from my part unless I put 5 appointments in on the wrong day. Needs to be fixed

## Frequently asked questions about Firefighter & EMS Calendar

### What does the Firefighter & EMS Calendar app do?

This app helps firefighters and EMS personnel manage their rotational work schedules. It allows users to set up their specific rotation, view multiple schedules, and add custom events or notes to their calendar days.

### What are the key features of this scheduling app?

Key features include the ability to quickly view multiple schedules, customize the color scheme, add and remove events or notes for specific days, and modify the calendar to accommodate different rotation schedules.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed specifically for firefighters and EMS workers who work any type of rotational schedule. It aims to simplify the management of these complex work patterns.

### Can I use this app for different types of rotations?

Yes, the app allows you to modify the calendar to accommodate other rotation schedules. This flexibility ensures it can adapt to various shift patterns used by emergency services personnel.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2018-06-11

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

--Fixed issue causing events added to the first day of the month to not have an indicator.

### 3.1 — 2014-06-12

--Fixed an issue where users were unable to add shifts.
--Fixed an issue where data prior to version 3.0 was not converted correctly.
--New and edited shifts are now saved as the currently selected shift.

### 3.0 — 2014-05-31

--Now supports the iOS 7 front end and look and feel.
--Fixed an issue where events were showing on days that did not have events.
--Now allows you to have multiple schedules on a single app.

### 2.6.2 — 2012-12-21

--Added grey color option.

### 2.6.1 — 2012-01-21

--Fixed incorrect days (Sorry about that guys!)

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