The 5 Best Fire Escape Ladders (2022 Review)

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Measuring 13 feet long and weighing under eight pounds, this simple fire escape ladder is perfect for standard two-story homes.

-Has a high-visibility red color
-Comes with a long five-year warranty
-Doesn’t require any assembly

Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder

-Doesn’t come with a storage bag
-Not long enough for homes with basements or attics

Best storage bag

Hausse

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This two-story fire escape ladder comes with a storage bag for when you’re not using it.

-Has retractable ladder hooks for compact storage
-Has an impressive 1,000-pound weight capacity
-Can store the ladder in the bag in a closet or under a bed

-Doesn’t mention a warranty
-Has sharp rung edges that could puncture the storage bag

Best for pets

ISOP

Fire Evacuation Device

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Designed specifically for pets, this fire escape enclosure uses a rope and pulley to safely lower your distressed cat or dog to the ground.

-Encloses your pet to prevent them from falling
-Includes 50 feet of rope for multi-story homes
-Weighs only two pounds

Fire Escape Three-Story Ladder

-Can only fit one pet at a time
-Has a limited weight capacity of 55 pounds

Best three-story ladder

Kidde

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To climb to safety in a three-story home, we recommend this 25-foot fire escape ladder.

-Has a flame-resistant construction in case the fire makes it to your room
-Features anti-slip rungs
-Has a tangle-free design to ensure quick deployment

Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder

-Weighs nearly 15 pounds
-Not meant to be reused

Highest load capacity

ISOP

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This two-story fire escape ladder is made of thick nylon that can support up to 2,000 pounds.

-Comes with two professional carabiners that attach to the window frame
-Available in other lengths
-Can purchase another version that has hooks instead of carabiners