Online timer for 24 hours
While it is your turn on duty, set the twenty-four hours running before your attention shifts to radio calls, weather updates or the next check around the property. A long watch can cover daylight, an evening change and the quiet hours before dawn, so the countdown provides a fixed reference while the actual work remains your priority.
During your duty period, the countdown may be out of sight while you handle a call or move away from the phone. Closing the tab or browser can stop it or prevent the finish alert, depending on the browser and device settings. Leave the tab open where practical, keep the device powered, and note the expected finish time separately in case the session disappears.
As your turn nears its end, allow a few minutes to finish the check in front of you before responding to the alert. Once interrupted, return to that task first, then record any observation and pass on current conditions, outstanding checks and relevant radio messages. This keeps the handover tied to what actually happened during the watch rather than to the moment the countdown ended.
Common questions
What if my full-day duty finishes earlier than planned?
End the countdown when the replacement has formally taken over, then complete the handover while recent observations are still clear. An early finish may follow a roster change or reduced monitoring needs.
What if my full-day duty runs beyond the expected finish?
Continue until the next person has taken responsibility, especially when a bushfire warning, storm activity or access delay affects the changeover. Treat the countdown as the planned boundary, not a reason to leave an active check unfinished.
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