| Pool Ladders | | | | escape ladder is specifically designed for these |
| These are used to climb in an out of your swimming | | | | emergencies. Installing them in case of accidents is |
| pool. You can have an above ground or an in ground | | | | relatively simple and they are built so that in case there |
| pool ladder. | | | | is an accident, even children can use it without much |
| Above Ground Pool Ladders: If you have an above | | | | difficulty. There are two main types of fire ladders - |
| ground swimming pool, it might not necessarily come | | | | Fixed Ones: These are installed permanently against a |
| with steps. This is where these come in handy. There | | | | wall. When not in use they can pushed to a side so |
| are two main types of these ladders: | | | | that they are not in the way. |
| If you have a deck then you can have steps that lead | | | | Portable Ones: These are compact and can be |
| up to the deck. | | | | tucked away in a cupboard in your house. In case of |
| If you don't have a deck then you might prefer one | | | | an accident you open and install these ones. |
| that has steps on both sides. This is also called 'A | | | | One of they key features of a fire escape ladder is |
| Frame above Ground Pool Ladder'. | | | | obviously its ease of use. If it is too difficult to install |
| In Ground Pool Ladders: In these pool ladders you have | | | | then it defeats the purpose. |
| steps that lead into a swimming pool. Some of these | | | | It is also a good idea to talk to children about what to |
| ladders come with a deck attachment and some don't. | | | | do in case of a fire. An informed child can respond |
| Fire escape ladders | | | | better in case of an accident than a child who does |
| Lot of people have smoke alarms installed in their | | | | not know what to do. After you make your purchase |
| houses but very few have a fire escape ladder. | | | | it's also good to learn to install and use the ladder. |
| These make escaping from fire much quicker, they | | | | Attic Ladders |
| cost less and are relatively easy to install. Despite | | | | If you have an attic then you don't necessarily have to |
| these benefits a lot of people overlook having one in | | | | have stairs to access the attic. An attic ladder is |
| their house. If you have bedrooms in an upper floor or | | | | specially designed to access your attic. These can be |
| if you live in a story above the ground level then having | | | | folded up when not in use. This way you can save |
| a fire escape ladder in your house can save lives. A | | | | space as well. As with all ladders, make sure you open |
| normal ladder can often be cumbersome to use in | | | | it up properly before stepping on them. If you have |
| case of an accident. Moreover children might actually | | | | small kids, don't leave an installed ladder unattended. |
| find it difficult to climb down a normal ladder. A fire | | | | |