Watch Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat on PBS Stations in October

October 8, 2024

The volunteer fire service documentary Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat is airing on PBS stations across the country this fall, and new dates have been announced for October. In total, the film will air on over 300 PBS stations in 48 states. Many of these airings are in conjunction with Fire Prevention Month in October and National First Responders Day on October 28.

Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat takes audiences behind the lines of America’s volunteer fire service community by sharing the stories of volunteer responders as they face challenges and triumphs in their service to others. The original 90-minute film was released in 2023, and nearly 300 local fire departments hosted screenings of the film to engage their community, boost recruitment and retention, and raise donations. The impact was significant: about half of the departments that hosted a screening during a recruitment event enlisted new volunteer firefighters or received strong inquiries, and one station received a $350,000 grant after screening it for state representatives. The full-length film is also available to stream or purchase here.

Even more people will now be able to enjoy the film with the release to PBS stations. You can find air dates and times here or check your local listings.

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Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat is presented by John Deere in association with the National Volunteer Fire Council, HoldFast Features, and Vignette. Watch the trailer here. Learn more about the film at www.oddhoursfilm.com.