Fire Protection: Fire Escape Ladder

A fire escape ladder can save your life and the life of your family members. You should include one as part of your home security.

Your home can be engulfed in flames in a short period of time when a fire breaks out. Smoke alarms can alert you to a problem and a fire extinguisher comes in handy for a small fire, but a fire can get out of control. When a fire gets out of control, you need to be able to get yourself and your family out of the structure as fast and safely as possible. A fire escape ladder can do this.

Fire escape ladders vary in price and materials. You want to find one that is durable and sturdy. You have a choice of purchasing one that is fixed to your structure or one that is collapsible. Fire escape ladders can be made of chain and reach multiple stories of a structure.

Fire escape ladders are available as kits. These usually contain a heavy duty ladder that can be assembled up to forty feet in length. You may want to select a kit that also has smoke hoods to keep smoke out of your face, chemical sticks, and a horn. The chemical sticks and horn will let the fire rescuers know where you are in the home.

If your home is two stories or more, you should invest in a fire escape ladder. Create a fire safety plan and practice with your family. It could save your life.