It's a government agency so do whatever makes sense... then do the total opposite of that.
If it makes you feel any better I've been in a reserve engine for about 7 months now... our frontline was supposed to come back last week, then yesterday, and now tomorrow.
Yikes, makes me think about my old station running 5000+ a year. That damn place is busier than some systems as a whole. Seen your FB post, congrats buddy.