Escape Ladders Save Lives in Two-Story HomesFacebook Twitter Pinterest Email Print Video Playback Not Supported If you live in a two-story house, it’s important to keep an escape ladder handy in case of a fire or other emergencies. Watch this video to see a demonstration of how easy it is to set up and use an escape ladder in your home.To use an escape ladder:Lock the escape ladder in place.Secure it to the window sill.Pull the tab that releases the ladder.Descend carefully down it.