Rescue Ready
Fire Escape Ladder
for Homes
Protect your family with professionally installed fire escape ladders that stay hidden until you need them. Designed by first responders and tested to industry-leading standards, the Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladder is installed right under the window sill — always ready, always reliable.
Life-Saving Simplicity
Engineered for Emergencies
When seconds matter, the last thing you need is to fumble with a tangled rope or hidden tool. The Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladder provides a built-in escape route that’s easy to access, fast to deploy, and strong enough to carry your family to safety.
Installed directly beneath your second-story window and concealed behind a paintable trim cover, Rescue Ready gives you the best of both worlds — safety without compromise, and peace of mind without the clutter.
Fire Escape Ladders That Blend Safety and Design
The Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladder is built for real emergencies—tested, trusted, and designed to look great while staying out of sight.
Made in the U.S.A.
Every fire escape ladder is sewn and assembled in the United States for consistent, dependable quality.
Two Height Options
Choose from a 13.5' ladder for second-story windows or a 25' version for third-story escapes.
Tested to 750+ lbs
Exceeds ASTM F2175 standards and supports the weight of any family member or occupant.
Adjustable Starting Rung
Allows for custom placement of the first step to fit your window height and layout.
Durable Construction
Built with high-strength 5052 aluminum and heavy-duty polyester webbing for long-term reliability.
Built-In Ladder Standoffs
Engineered standoffs keep the ladder away from the wall, making room for hands and feet during descent.
Anti-Slip Rungs
Ribbed surfaces on each rung provide secure footing, even under stress or barefoot.
Anchored to Structure
Installed directly into your home’s structural framing for stability in any emergency.
Window Compatibility
Designed to fit most standard egress windows.
Discreet Trim Cover
A decorative wood cover hides the ladder in plain sight and integrates seamlessly with your window trim.
Paint-Ready Finish
Each cover comes primed and ready to match your existing trim color.
Handcrafted by Firefighters
Units are assembled in the USA, with covers handmade by cabinet craftsmen in central Ohio.
Premium Materials
Built with cabinet-grade plywood that’s lightweight, durable, and bedroom-safe.
Alternative Exit Option
Provides a secure second way out during home intrusions when hallways or doors may be unsafe or blocked.
Stay Ready. Stay Safe.
Fires can happen without warning — but with Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladder, you’ll never be caught unprepared. Protect your loved ones today.
Why It Matters?
Seconds Matter in a Real Emergency
Modern homes burn faster than ever. With today’s synthetic materials and decorative finishes, you may have less than three minutes to escape a house fire—often while navigating thick smoke and toxic fumes. More than half of all residential fires happen while families are sleeping, and bedrooms are the most common location for fire-related fatalities.
In emergencies like fires or break-ins, hallways and exits may be blocked or unsafe. The Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladder gives your loved ones a secure, alternative way out—especially when every second counts.
How It Works
Simple Process,
Powerful Results
Getting a fire escape ladder installed in your home is easy. We handle everything — from evaluating your windows to customizing the perfect installation for your space. All you need to do is be home.
- Free in-home assessment to assess your second-story windows
- Live product demo with ladder and trim options shown on-site
- Custom-fit installation by our certified local technician
- Final walkthrough after your ladder is installed
Always Accessible
Ready When It Matters Most
Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladders are hidden behind your custom cover– but instantly available when every second counts.
Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladder F.A.Q.
Yes, we offer longer units designed for third-story applications.
No problem — the decorative cover is primed and ready for painting.
Absolutely. We can install in any second or third story location with appropriate structural conditions.
Roughly 13 Feet, depending on the attachment points selected as your anchor.
Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladder meets and exceeds ASTM Standard F2175. It has been tested to support more than 750 pounds. The fire escape ladder is secured to attachment points which are directly fastened to the load-bearing members of the wall.
Yes, Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladders will work on almost any standard egress window. Your local Rescue Ready technician will help you determine the proper placement for each room’s window.
The NFPA recommends that you have a second way out of every bedroom. We recommend installing a RetroFit Fire Escape Ladder in every second-floor bedroom.
Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladder undergoes constant improvement. We have worked tirelessly to make the cover resemble the profile of wood trim, while at the same time increasing its strength. These subtle visual differences underscore major improvements!
Yes we now have a 3 story Rescue Ready Fire Escape Ladders. These require custom covers and special considerations so ask your technician about third story window installations.
What Local Families Are Saying
Hear from homeowners who chose Rescue Ready for greater peace of mind and safer second-story escapes.
You Can’t Predict a Fire — But You Can Prepare for One
Be ready with the only built-in fire escape ladder designed by first responders and installed by local professionals.