Abstract: The invention provides a Fire Escape Ladder comprising a portable and compactable climbing instrument in a durably constructed wooden rectangular box. The box may serve as a seat when not in use. The ladder inside the box comprises a series of rectangular rungs connected to each other and anchored to the bottom of the box with strong heavy steel chain links. The storage box contains a lip extension from its top edge for attaching, locking in and stabilizing the Fire Escape Ladder at a window opening.