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Fire Division Apparatus Overview <br />•Original 2009 plan shifted replacement cycles so that new <br />apparatus was purchased every four-years <br />•This required some to be deferred up to five years <br />•Advancements in National Fire Protection Association <br />(NFPA) standards necessitate replacement due to <br />obsolescence and safety issues (i.e., three-point safety <br />harnesses for all seated positions, anti-lock brakes & <br />engine retarder to improve stopping abilities, <br />lighting/visibility improvements, etc.) <br />•Minimal resale value for retired fire apparatus (example: <br />$12,000 for former Engine 494 replaced at cost of <br />$550,000 for new unit)