Kidde Fire Escape Ladder

The dust has settled and the First 72 Hours have passed. Follow along as I build a long term plan via Prudent Prepping.

Along with the other pointers mentioned last week, I left out one very important thing: how to escape a burning building when you aren't on the first floor. To solve that problem, I have a Kidde Fire Escape Ladder. I bought this right after moving into my condo, since the idea of jumping from a second story window isn't appealing. Even if the height isn't that much and the possibility of injury is low, I still don't want to do that, so this sits in the upstairs hall closet and everyone here knows what it is and where to find it.

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From the Amazon ad:

• Easy to use fire ladder - attaches quickly to most common windows (up to 11 inches deep & 16 inches wide) before rungs are released - works on casement windows
• No assembly required
• Flame resistant, durable & sturdy, foldable ladder - tested to 1,000 pounds
• Tangle-free design for fast & easy deployment in an emergency
• High quality, zinc-plated, 1-foot wide, anti-slip rungs for secure footing & a confident descent
• Rails are constructed of red nylon straps for a secure grip
• Single use only - discard when unfolded or used
• 5-year limited manufacturer warranty

I have the two-story version, but you can also buy a three-story ladder as well. 

A Serious Fire Safety Story

This is a story not as in "once upon a time", but rather as something shared to others from a third party. This actually happened in the order written, so please take a minute to read the whole story about escaping from a burning apartment building. 

Recap and Takeaway

• Think about what you you are going to do, with whom and when. Plan for leaving every building as safely as possible with everyone with you.
• Purchased several years ago: one Kidde Fire Escape Ladder from Amazon, $43.97with Prime shipping.

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NOTE: All items tested were purchased by me. No products have been loaned in exchange for a favorable review. Any items sent to me for T&E will be listed as such. Suck it Feds.