Portable Fire Escape Ladder a Smart Choice for 2nd-story Bedrooms
If you have a house where the bedrooms are on the 2nd or 3rd floors, you should think about how you and your family would get out in the event of a fire or other emergency (such as an earthquake) that might render the hallway and stairs inaccessible. The obvious alternative is the window, but unless you’re Spiderman, flinging yourself to the yard from 10 or more feet could be as dangerous as the fire. This is why it makes sense to have fire escape ladders in each upper story bedroom.
You can get residential escape ladders that can be hidden away until they’re needed (then you secure them to the window sill and drop them down or expand them). This is a fairly insignificant expenditure that will make you feel safer in your own home. Remember to regularly talk to children and family members about what to do in a fire (if you get ladders, make sure everybody knows how to use them!).
You can get home escape ladders online, starting at about $75. Here’s one store that sells them: