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Posted: Nov 10 2008 at 4:22pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
Does anyone have any recommendations for on-line purchasing of Fire Escape Ladders (from a window)?

Or maybe feedback about the different types that are out there now or things to be aware of?


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Posted: Nov 10 2008 at 5:15pm | IP Logged Quote LisaD
We have a Kidde Fire Escape Ladder. I've never tried it out, since it is a single use ladder. Hopefully, I'd not ever need to use a fire escape ladder but once, if at all! That said, I can't give it a critique.

One thing I do suggest, is keeping a baby sling or other carrier right with the ladder, for children that are too little or too scared to go down by themselves. It would be almost impossible, given the size and position of our upstairs windows, to lift and carry a child down a ladder without a carrier of some sort.



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Posted: Nov 10 2008 at 5:41pm | IP Logged Quote Michaela
This is a timely question! This afternoon, while out shopping, I called my husband to let him know I thought we should buy an escape ladder.

During my internet searches, I've focused on the material & width of the rungs for easier stepping and the material the sides are made of.

For example, I see a potential for extra problems with the chain on this ladder. My daughter's hair getting caught or simply the grip of holding the chain in an emergency....vs. the ladder that Lisa shared.

Lisa, I never thought about having a sling to help carry my youngest down!      Thank you for sharing that.

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