Lot of people have smoke alarms installed in their houses but very few have a fire escape ladder. These ladders make escaping from fire much quicker, they cost less and are relatively easy to install. Despite these benefits a lot of people overlook having one in their house. If you have bedrooms in an upper floor or if you live in a storey above the ground level then having a fire escape ladder in your house can save lives. A normal ladder can often be cumbersome to use in emergency situations. Moreover children might actually find it difficult to climb down a normal ladder. A fire escape ladder is specifically designed for these emergencies. Installing them in case of accidents is relatively simple and they are built so that in case there is an accident, even children can use it without much difficulty. There are two types of fire ladders -
Fixed Ones: These are installed permanently against a wall. When not in use they can pushed to a side so that they are not in the way.
Portable Ones: These are compact and can be tucked away in a cupboard in your house. In case of an accident you open and install these ones.
One of they key features of a fire escape ladder is obviously its ease of use. If it is too difficult to install then it defeats the purpose.
It is also a good idea to talk to children about what to do in case of a fire. An informed child can respond better in case of an accident than a child who does not know what to do. After you make your purchase it’s also good to learn to install and use the ladder (so that you are better prepared).