Multi-story Building Fire in NYC: Could SkySaver have Saved a Life?

Recently, a massive fire broke out in NYC’s Upper East Side. Fire fighters did a heroic job of rescuing the building’s residents, even extricating a man from a flaming fifth-floor window. Still, despite their best efforts, the flames spread incredibly quickly, rising up from the first floor to the fifth floor in what seemed like no time at all. Tragically, one resident was killed in the flames and 12 were injured. The question arises: is there any way residents of multi-story buildings can protect themselves from the dangers of a fast-moving fire?

One of TMAC USA’s best selling products, the SkySaver, is designed to help people get out fast in the event of a multi-story building fire.
The manufacturer of SkySaver describes this life saving product as follows:

“The SkySaver backpack is the most revolutionary self-rescue device out there. Fire spreads rapidly, and too many people perish because they lack the means of escape. We hope to prevent as many of these casualties from happening as possible. This easy-to-use, life-saving innovation will allow you and your family to sleep much easier at night, knowing you are in safe hands.”

Basically, the SkySaver is a backpack, which straps on quickly and comfortably. It is a controlled descent device which attaches to anchors in the wall near any window in the building. When an emergency strikes and residents or employees are trapped in a multi-story building, the SkySaver backpack makes escape through a window not only possible, but safe and fast as well.

So, can injuries and fatalities be prevented when multi-story buildings go up in flames? We think the answer is yes. With new technologies like SkySaver becoming readily available, there are many ways to be prepared for the threat of fire, especially if you live or work in a high-rise.

For more information about how the SkySaver backpack works and how you can purchase this revolutionary product, please visit our products section.