Most people consider ladders to be necessary to reach heights that would otherwise be difficult to reach. But ladders can also be used to climb down from an already attained height. The prime example of course is the escape ladder.
Most people now have smoke alarms fitted in their homes and, because of an efficient advertising campaign from the fire brigade, test them on a regular basis to check that they are working. If you do have a fire at home and the smoke alarm sounds it may be difficult to descend the stairs indoors if the fire has already taken hold. That is why it is so important to have another method of escape from an upstairs room. By using a dedicated escape ladder you can be sure that when fire strikes you have a way to escape from the upper floors in your home without the possibility of smoke inhalation or the potential of putting yourself in more danger by using the indoor stairs.
Escape ladders can be discreetly kept in the bedroom and, although we all hope they will never actually be needed, are the best method of escape from an upstairs room if you have a house fire.
