http://disqus.com/by/FireFinanceGuy/enFri, 21 Nov 2008 14:58:13 -0000http://firechief.com/apparatus/fleet_forecast_1008/#comment-3938453<p>Mike-</p><p>There is no uniform, global apparatus replacement schedule that I have ever seen.</p><p>I would refer you to the NFPA (<a href="http://www.nfpa.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="www.nfpa.org">www.nfpa.org</a>) and FAMA (<a href="http://www.fama.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="www.fama.org">www.fama.org</a>) for suggestions and general replacement schedule concepts.</p><p>I would also refer you to your nearest large city (half million or more people) and talk with the person responsible for fleet management. Most large cities have schedule standards on paper. I have seen the standards based on a wide range of criteria so you can pick what works for your department.</p><p>I hope this information helps in developing a replacement schedule. This is the critical first step to a fully funded fleet replacement plan.</p><p>Stay safe, John Hill</p>FireFinanceGuyFri, 21 Nov 2008 14:58:13 -0000