A rope ladder is a safety device that can potentially save your life if you encounter a fire. It is recommended that any home with a second or third floor have rope ladders in all occupied rooms. Rope ladders have brackets that easily fit over window sills without any bolts. In case of an emergency exit, you close your bedroom door, open the window, slip the brackets of the rope ladder over the sill, the reinforced nylon rungs unfurl and you can climb down to safety quickly.

Your Local Fire Department

When seeking a rope ladder for your home, call your local fire department. The fire chief will be able to direct you where to purchase a rope ladder, and what to look for in making the purchase. Your local fire house will also be able to provide you with the best advice on where to store your rope, how to use it and suggestions regarding family fire drills.

Online Retailers

If for some reason you are unable to get a hold of your local fire officials, or they give you a brand and make of ladder but not a place to purchase the rope ladder, comparison shopping sites can be extremely handy. While many on-line sites list rope ladders from between $75 to $90, Amazon.com offers them for around $30 for children's rope ladders, and $40 for the adult version. Also, there are customer reviews online, which can be helpful when you are trying to decide which rope ladders to go with. There are many other comparison sites like Nextag.com, PriceGrabber.com and ebay.com

Department Stores

If you feel uncomfortable shopping on line, many department stores have fire safety equipment. You can try Sears, WalMart and KMART which do have rope ladders at some locations. If you know the brand you want, most retailers are happy to order the product for you.

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