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and that it is the administrative duty of the Fire Chief to schedule manpower for maximum efficiency . He felt it was imperative that the Fire Chief have the right to adjust shifts to provide maximum protection and full utilization of personnel available . Because of the precedent- setting nature of this provision in the Memorandum of Understanding , he felt it warranted further study and deliberation . He also stated his objection to the residence requirements set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding . He submitted an enlarged map for Council ' s review showing response times . He stated that it was his opinion that until such time as sufficient fire fighting personnel _- could be hired to man all fire stations and engines for each 24-hour period without reducing or requiring off-duty response , residence require - ment control should be maintained . He felt the Fire Chief and Staff were better able to determine manpower needs for minimum response . He stated that consolidation should be the goal and not dispersement of personnel . He took issue with the response figures in the Memorandum of Under- standing as not being realistic . He pointed out that when insurance rates are set , factors such as manpower on duty , off- duty response , and mutual aid count heavily in de - termination of rates , and noted that Redwood City ' s rating is presently at a critical balance between Class 3 and Class 4 . He concluded with a summary of his recommendations . Vice -Mayor Keckley thanked former Chief Lodi for his presentation and stated that the Fire Chief was consulted during the negotiations . He stated that Council had considered all the items , and he felt that it would not be a business -like and straightforward approach to change the negotiations at this point . Chief Lodi responded that Council has an obligation to the community and would be remiss in their responsibilities if they did not review the matter again . Councilman Petersen suggested that Council perhaps should consider the 24-hour shifts for personnel who have maintenance functions as discretionary on the part of the Chief who might wish to set other hours for certain personnel , In response to Council questions , Personnel Analyst stated that the Memorandum 1_ of Agreement was signed with the understanding that the Chief would have discretion to assign men in his department other than firemen required to work 24 -hour shifts , Councilman Petersen noted that this should be so stated in the Salary Ordinance .