I dont need to speak to my local Rabbi about the need for Smoke Dectectors, Carbon Monoxide Dectectors and an escape Ladder. Some things should be obvious to anyone.
If the Mods allow this link to the First Alert Website for the 14ft Escape ladder, If you have more than one story in your house, you should get one. Jumping out of the window is not a plan. Put one in every bedroom in your house if you can.
http://www.firstalert.com/component/flexicontent/63-escape-ladders/1029-two-story-fire-escape-ladder