NORWICH – The City of Norwich Fire Department is looking at changes in its scheduling that would reduce the number of paid firemen on duty overnight.

“We’re going to have staff on duty 24/7. There just may be more on during the day when we have more calls for service,” said acting Fire Chief Joseph Angelino, who assured the changes will not have a negative effect on the safety of the public. “We’re trying to put people on when they are needed,” he said. “Statistically, days are our busiest time.”