Looking for a fire department business plan? Typically the contents of the business plan for a fire department will be dictated by the local or regional governing body -- a city government or county board, for example. If your business plan seeks funding or approval from one of these bodies, you should interface with them prior to development to ensure that your proposal will pass muster. Typically there will be a guidelines statement or a checklist of topics; this should be your guide. Most likely, your business plan will be expected to speak to all of the following:
• What funding or budget do you envision operating with over the next 3 to 5 fiscal years?
• How have you performed as a department over the past three operating years?
• What needs do you have for new personnel, and on what timeline?
• What are your capital equipment costs including new trucks or building renovations?
The fire department plan will also need a financial pro forma demonstrating how you deplete and reinvest operating capital. This pro forma should include cash flow and balance sheet statements as well as a detailed assumptions list so that your reviewers can critique the model. Other requirements for the financial or funding presentation should be obtained from your local board. MasterPlans can work within these guidelines to develop a presentation-ready plan for you. Call today at 877-453-2011 to speak with a consultant about how our in-house team of experts can help you.
