Santa Clara County Fire Department

Home Fire Escape Ladders

photo: Brookstone, Inc.

The easiest way out of your home is not always the safest way out during a fire. Portable fire escape ladders will provide an alternate escape route from second or third story windows. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recommends one ladder in every occupied room on floors above the main level. Listed below are some safety tips for developing a multi-story home escape plan:

Escape ladders are available for purchase through many retailers, including hardware and major department stores. Listed below are some suppliers that offer two-story and three-story home escape ladders that may be purchased on line:

Sears: www.sears.com

BRK Brands: www.brkelectronics.com

Brookstone: www.brookstone.com

First Alert: www.firstalert.com

Kidde: www.kiddeus.com

Resculite: resculite.com

Fire Escape Systems: www.fireescapesystems.com

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