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Transcript: Rescue Ladder Rescue Ladder Team Leader Muhammad Arshad Zulhelmi bin Mohktar B042020042 Concept and Development Norazizi bin Norazman B042020050 Design Danial Hasif Azfar Bin Dahli B042020005 Validation Teh Yong Yan B042020016 Coordinator Che Amirull Syawal Bin Che Ismail B042020034 INTRODUCTION Development of Portable Flood Rescue Ladder for Children, Elderly and Rescuer Malaysia is often hit by floods. Victims and rescuers usually do not have proper safety tools to make sure victims can reach higher ground, while rescuers find it hard to receive victims from dangerous places. This will make rescue operations difficult when we get into trouble with transporting victims like children and the elderly. Hence, safe, efficient, and portable characteristics should be included in a rescue ladder designed to be used in flood situations. Objectives Rescue ladder that suitable for children elderly and rescue. Rescue ladder that convenient to use in rescue operation Multipurpose used rescue ladder in many emergency situation Problem Statement Problem Faced by Floods Rescuer Problem Faced by Floods Victims The rescue ladder that is commonly used in rescue operations is heavy and not easy to carry. It is dangerous for rescuers to hand-carry victims while using a rescue ladder in rescue operations. The surrounding environment is not suitable for placing a specific type of rescue ladder. Many families do not have the proper tools to reach higher ground. Challenge for victims like the elderly and children to carry heavy ladders to climb to higher ground. Rescue ladders have complex functions and are not easy to use. There is no specific ergonomic ladder design for children and the elderly to step up and down. Customers Compertitors Business Opporturnity Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia Rosenbauer International AG JUST Leitern AG National Disaster Management Agency Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team Ladder Technology Industrial Sdn Bhd Civilians Malaysian Medical Relief Society Competitors Customers Literature Review Rescue ladder that normally used in flood prone area called leaning ladder. This ladder has found more than 10,000 years ago in Hebrew and Egyptian civilization. In the past, people use this ladder to carry objects from bottom to top to carry out specified task. In 1862, John Balsley introduced a new type of leaning ladder which is foldable so it can easily transported to anywhere make leaning ladder have become first priority type of ladder to use in rescue operation and called it in other name which is Rescue Ladder. The reason why leaning ladder is famous for rescue ladder is due to its flexibility to adapt in many situation. In Malaysia, leaning ladder is frequently used in flood rescue operation by Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia if necessarily. Bench Marking 4,1m Firefighter rescue line Protech Portal Ladder Firechief Two Storey Fire Escape Ladder 4,1m Firefighter Rescue Line Manufacturer Standard Characteristics Maximum Load Lungs Minimum Size Maximum Size Weight : Telesteps : European standard EN 1147 : Adjustable Height, rubeer top section, safe locking, hand grip, angeled rubber feet, portable. : 5000N : 13 : (1170x470)mm : (4100x470)mm : 19.2 kg Bench Marking Bench Marking 4,1m Firefighter rescue line Protech Portal Ladder Firechief Two Storey Fire Escape Ladder - FEL 430 Bench Marking Bench Marking Firechief Two Storey Fire Escape Ladder - FEL 430 : Firechief : European standard EN 1147 : Easy to use, tangle-free design, durable and high resistance, quick and easy deployment,window hook, ultra-compact Manufacturer Standard Characteristics Maximum Load Lungs Minimum Size Maximum Size Weight : 4500N : 13 : (470x300)mm : (4300x300)mm : 4.4 kg Bench Marking 4,1m Firefighter rescue line Firechief Two Storey Fire Escape Ladder - FEL 430 Protech Portal Ladder Bench Marking Bench Marking Protech Portal Ladder : Protech : ANSI-ASC A14.5-2007 : Compact, portable, lightweight, durable, quick retrieval and rapid deployment, hook Manufacturer Standard Characteristics Maximum Load Lungs Minimum Size Maximum Size Weight : 4500N : 14 : (650x430)mm : (4310x430)mm : 22.0 kg User & Market Survey Walk-in Interview Google Form Survey Walk-in Interview We had an informal interview at Ayer Keroh Fire and Rescue Station. During the interview,the officer shared some of their experiences with how they perform rescue missions during floods. Next, we also asked about the transportation they used during floods and the need for a rescue ladder during operations. Normally, fiber boats will be prioritized in rescue missions because they are easy to carry on site. Next, from their experiences, the rescue ladder on the market now is not suitable for use in rescue missions. This is because existing rescue ladders do not have much flexibility, are hard to carry, and are not efficient. Fiber boat User & Marketing Survey User & Market Survey Walk-in Interview Google Form Survey Google Form Survey Besides,