Kidde Fire Escape Ladder, 3-Story Rope Ladder, Extends to 25-Feet, Anti-Slip Rungs

TBH, I have not actually deployed this escape ladder from a burning building and I hope never to actually do so.The device seems well made and dependable, and I am including a few facts from the product insert that don't "leap off the page" in the online advertisement. These are purely informational and not intended to be criticisms.You should practice mounting the ladder from a window or two to try it for fit and examine your intended escape paths, but do not deploy it except in event of emergency use. It is carefully assembled and packaged to neatly deploy the escape ladder and trying to re-pack it could go badly for you.It has a load capacity of 1,000 pounds, so more than one person can be descending it at a time.The manufacturer recommends replacing it after 15 (fifteen) years; the manufacturing month and year is stamped into the bottom of the lowest rung where it can easily be seen. Mine was stamped in 10/2023 which seems acceptably recent. I would be of a mind to insist on return/replacement if it was 5+ years old already.Kidde has a warranty on the ladder for 5 years from the date of purchase.Don't leave it in direct sun or store in high temperatures.

Bought it for my daughter's apartment. I hope and pray that I never need to give it a real review.That said - it seems well made & would be easy to deploy in an emergency. Again - I hope I wasted my money on this purchase.

We haven’t had to use this, but found it to be the best option for the best price. Fits well over larger window sills, and has an extended length for high up windows. Bought for our young daughter’s rooms.

It's a little flimsy feeling, but the point is for it to be easily accessible/ lightweight. I didn't unfold the entire ladder, but tested it on my window ledge and it did feel sturdier than I expected!There were some marked on the steps which I assume were from shipping as it doesn't come in a bag, just the cardboard box. Overall, I'm glad to have the option for safety and hope not to need it!

Recent neighborhood fire made me realize that this device isnt an option for homes with 2 stories. Seems well made and with decent fit and finish. I think i would recommend to Kidde that they make the aluminum treads with a rubber or other non slip finish. Smooth aluminum steps would be slippery if a family member is wearing socks or if its raining and person is barefoot. In a high stress situation and with kids, climbing out of windows to egress, every available safety consideration should be something included during a fire evacuation and device of this type.

Recently moved into a third floor apartment and decided to have a fire ladder on hand, just in case of emergency. Hopefully I won’t actually ever need to use it, but if I do, I know it’ll definitely help me get out quickly and safely.Seems to be very sturdy and the bars will have a solid grip on most windowsills/bases. Also really appreciate the textured steps, since I’d definitely be afraid of slipping!It’s a pricey ladder, but it’s definitely worth it!

We moved into a three story townhome this summer and the first thing I did was go online to order this safety gear. I'm a former Emt/Firefighter who is strict about keeping smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors operational, there are fire extinguishers on every floor and I have the cat kennel ready to go if needed quickly.With all that planning, I knew I had to get us a ladder. I went with Kidde because they are a name brand I trust from my days working as an EMT. We used a lot of their products for our patients and I know they are quality.Now, you cannot use it as a trial-once it is deployed, you are not supposed to re use it. You can buy two if you want to run a drill but I think simply ensuring your family can use a ladder properly (hands on the side rails not on the rungs, one step at a time) then you will be fine if you ever need to use it. This is another form of insurance-a safety precaution I hope none of us ever need but it will save lives if we ever do.

I bought this for my daughter’s family. They live in a three-floor walk-up in Brooklyn that has no fire escape, and the front door is the only way out except windows. She stays home with my toddler granddaughter while my son-in-law works (FDNY❤️). He is happy with it, and says it’s very sturdy and easy to operate in a hurry. Everyone in NYC should be concerned about having neighbors with scooters and those highly-flammable lithium batteries. I pray this is a gift that never has to be used.🙏🏻