3. Off-road utility vehicles (UTV’s) are becoming very
popular with the fire service for remote search & rescue,
and brush fire suppression missions. Many departments
have already or plan to modify their UTV’s to add
additional capabilities and storage of specialized
equipment/tools. Common examples include hose reels,
water tanks, ladder racks, winches, stokes baskets, etc.
One concern with modification is that the stability of the
vehicles can be compromised by raising the center of
gravity. Pine Run VFD, station 59, recently acquired a
Polaris Ranger 6/6 UTV and is considering modifications
for hauling water, ladders, etc. A concept has been
proposed to install a water tank under the existing bed
which could also become a platform for additional racks.
This approach would lessen the impact of raising the
center of gravity of the vehicle.
4. Meetings are held:
◦ Out of Class on Mondays and Fridays
◦ In Class on Wednesdays
Meetings can be held on weekends if needed
Fire Departments
Pine Run
Daugherty Township
Meeting Policy
◦ Each member is to attend and arrive on time to meetings. If
a member is unavailable, they must notify at least one team
member prior to the meeting with a valid reason.
5. Mission Statement
◦ To design and manufacture an effective
accessory system for the Pine Run VFD’s
Polaris 6x6 UTV. The system will be used
to assist them in servicing their
community safely and efficiently for both
brush and medical emergencies. We will
capture their VOC to successfully address
their customer needs.
8. Connections
◦ Sheraden Steel Erectors: Nicole’s father owns a steel
construction company. This company
could be a possible resource for materials.
◦ Ironworkers Local #3: Allie’s father is a construction worker
and can donate left over materials from job sites.
◦ First Energy: Kaitlin’s father is a fire marshal for First
Energy and we will use his VOC.
◦ 911th Airlift Wing: Ashley is employed here and can
manufacture the accessory system.
◦ Jim Blaha: Relative of Ashley. We can use his shop to also
get materials and manufacture accessory system.
9. Skills Inventory
◦ Kaitlin Keegan: Exceptional Communication Skills, Does
Well with Problem Solving
◦ Allie Stewart: Inventive, Creative, Excellent at Visual
Production
◦ Nicole Bing: Artistic, Creative, Design Savvy, Strong
Leadership Skills
◦ Ashley Wiley: Mechanically Inclined, Computer Savvy
◦ Tyrone Bishop: Logical, Mechanical
◦ Tom Schorr: Computer Savvy,
10. Throughout the course of this semester, our team has encountered
many obstacles towards becoming a compromising team.
◦ From dropping courses to taking time off of work, team members have
certainly made some tremendous sacrifices to do well in Edsgn100.
◦ Team members have been struggling towards communicating efficiently
with one another, and it is starting to become better over time.
◦ By communicating with one another, conflicting issues may arise, but our
team has not come into any interruptions that would cause an enormous
disturbance.
◦ By openly discussing any issues of concern in a group setting,
peacefulness remains in effect.
11. Specifications
◦ 2,000lbs. load capacity
◦ 1,250lbs. cargo bed capacity
◦ 2,000lbs. towing capacity
◦ 4 stroke twin cylinder engine
◦ 760 cc
◦ 42.5 x 54 x 11.5in – bed
dimensions
12. Kawasaki Mule 2011 4x4
◦ 1,300lbs. load capacity
◦ 800lbs. cargo bed capacity
◦ 1,200lbs. towing capacity
◦ 11.2ft. turning radius
◦ 25MPH top speed
◦ 4 stroke engine
◦ 617 cc
◦ 46.3 x 51.6 x 11.3/15.6 cu. ft. –
bed dimensions
13. Fire Rescue FP-11 (Entry Level)
◦ Rescue area to secure long board or stokes
basket
◦ 55gal or 70gal Poly Water Tank
◦ Removable pump
14. Fire Rescue FD – 11(Intermediate Level)
◦ Rescue area to secure long board or stokes basket
◦ 55gal or 70gal Poly Water Tank
◦ High pressure Darley-Davey Two Stage Pump
15. Fire Rescue FDH-11(Advanced Level)
◦ Rescue area to secure long board or stokes basket
◦ 55gal or 70gal Poly Water Tank
◦ High pressure Darley-Davey Two Stage Pump
◦ Hannah Series 4000 Manual Hose Reel
◦ 100ft. of 3/4in. or 50ft. of 1in. Booster Hose
16. Firelite Transport Deluxe Skid Unit (#FDHP-11)
◦ Stationary all-metal pump
◦ 125,160, or 200gal. Poly tank with integrated 5gal. foam
cells
◦ Pre-connected F4000 Series Hannay Electric Reel
◦ Integrated water tank site gauges; One for water, and one
for foam
◦ Adapter to fill water backpacks without pump
17. Medical Rescue MTB-11 (Entry Level)
◦ Rescue area to secure long board or stokes basket
◦ Quick disconnect mounting system
◦ Fixed seat with seatbelt
18. Medical Rescue MTS-11 (Intermediate Level)
◦ Rescue area to secure long board or stokes basket
◦ Quick disconnect mounting system
◦ Three position guidelock seat with seatbelt
◦ Retractable IV pole
19. Medical Rescue MTD-11 (Advanced Level)
◦ Rescue area to secure long board or stokes basket
◦ Quick disconnect mounting system
◦ Three positioned guidelock seat with seatbelt
◦ Retractable IV Pole
◦ Slide-out tray in storage area
◦ Oxygen bottle holder
20. Basic Life Support Ambulances
◦ Ventilation and airway equipment
◦ Automated external defibrillator
◦ Two-way communication capabilities
◦ Stretcher
◦ Fire extinguisher
◦ Reflective safety wear for crew
◦ Protective helmets
21. Problem Solution
Schedule meetings when necessary, and inform
Not every team member will be able to attend each unavailable team members with detailed
team meeting, which could delay the work process descriptions of meetings
Team members may not do their intended amount Split up work load to the rest of the team members
of work for one reason or another
Team members may become stressed due to Share problems with other team members in order
overwhelming workloads from other courses and to receive moral support
occupations
The cost of driving to fire departments, ambulance Have each member of the team take turns
centers, etc. could become a burden for each team carpooling
member to drive to these places
Time constraints may arise as deadlines for the Distribute workloads equally throughout the course
Reviews draw nearer of semester and have a strict timeline in order to
get everything done
22. Problem Solution
The team (as a whole) may not thoroughly Always ask for feedback from the VOC in every
understand the VOC step of the design and manufacturing process
The cost of building the accessory system may go Get all materials donated to Pine Run VFD, Station
over the $25 budget 59 or from associations of team members
Ensure safety equipment (first aid, fire
extinguisher, etc.) is within reach, or proper
Injury may arise while designing and building the facilities nearby; situational awareness of
accessory system surroundings; use of proper Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
After the production of the accessory system, the Start working on final product during the IDR
model may not work properly, and due to time phase in order to ensure accessory system is
constraints, repairs may be obsolete working correctly
23. Customer Need Emergency
Emergency Fire Medical Slide In Mule
Slide In Skid Unit Skid Unit (Daugherty) Basic Life Support Brush Truck Skid Unit
Water Tank (50g or + - - - +
more)
Hoses + - - - +
Jump seat - + - + -
Room for medical + + +
Equipment - -
Room for brush - - + + -
equipment
Room for a patient
and two firemen - - + + -
Extensions for - + - +
stretcher -
Open Bed (needs
to tilt or general - - + - -
bed)
Simplistic + + + + +
Rescue (as primary + + + + +
goal)
Total Positives = 4 Positives= 5 Positives=6 Positives= 7 Positives= 4