Fire Escape Ladders Save Lives

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House fires take lives every year. There are a variety of causes that lead to home fires, but they all have one thing in common and that is how quickly they spread. Nearly every thirty seconds a fire can double in size. If you have a two story house individuals on the upper floor may not have time to escape before the fire takes away their only escape route; the stairs. In order to have an alternate escape you should consider purchasing a fire escape ladder.

Fire ladders were created when safety experts realized the need to engineer a product that can allow safe and quick access to the ground from upper floor windows. In these cases most conventional ladders are not practical since they are bulky and can not be stored well. These issues are addressed with the uniqueness of a fire escape ladder.

Typically you will have two types of fire escape ladders to choose from, permanent and portable. We would recommend the PEARL escape ladder as it is well known and well designed. The permanent ladders are usually more sturdy and faster to use however, they can be more costly than the portable option.

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... most important features to consider when purchasing portable fire escape ladders is whether or not it has standoffs. A standoff is what protrudes from the ladder to the house which creates a separation and helps to stabilize the ladder. Without these standoffs the ladder would pin against the wall and not allow individuals escaping to have sufficient footing, thus making climbing difficult. It is essential to have quick but safe escapes in emergency situations.

Other factors to consider include height, weight, weight tolerance, ease of storage and the ability to quickly secure the ladder to a window sill or roof. All of these factors should be considered based on how you will use the ladder in the event of an emergency.

Portable fire escape ladders are generally available in two to six stories lengths which is ideal for most homes. Most are made from metals and plastics to make them lightweight for quick retrieval and deployment. Many portable fire escape ladders will support up to a thousand pounds of weight so multiple individuals can climb down at the same time.

The collapsible feature of portable fire escape ladders makes them easy to store in a closet or under a bed.

We have found Safe Escape, Inc to offer a large variety on their online store with the portable Saf-Escape fire ladder with steel link chains being their most popular model.

For many households the fire escape ladder is an important safety feature to have. In addition to have a fire escape ladder on hand it is a good idea to have a fire escape plan in place for you and your family. Make sure everyone know the plan and how to escape with the fire ladder. Hold practice drills occasionally and make sure you keep your portable ladder in an area where you can easily find it in the event of an emergency
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Safe Escape, Inc works hard to help keep your family safe. We carry a large selection of FIRE ESCAPE LADDERS, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS and SMOKE DETECTORS to meet all residential and commercial needs.