Great explanation, you repeated key points several time for emphasis, this praise is from an ex-firefighter from an area not known for fire escapes

How do you unlock a fire escape stair case that won’t come down as you put weight on it or try to hook it 🪝 ?

Fire escape engineers if you got any questions… you’ll find us at fire escapes any city

And make sure some pedestrian isn’t walking by on the other side when you drop it down lol. Don’t neglect the public use cones or tape

Lack of maintenance could well render these "escapes" death-traps in an emergency. Only twelve to fifteen people (or fewer if fat) weigh one ton; would such neglected structures support the weight of a car? Rust, corrosion, bird nests, bird shit take their toll if not kept clear and clean.