Abstract: Rescue apparatus is described for use in the rescue of persons from high rise and other buildings which includes an inflatable funnel of fabric carried by a bracket which is secured to an interior portion of a building, the funnel preferably being located below a window from which an escape is to be made, the funnel having a chute or conduit connected to its lower end through which the person jumping into the funnel slides to and through a window located below the funnel.

Abstract: Rescue apparatus is described for use in the rescue of persons from high rise and other buildings, which includes a net of flexible material carried by a frame that extends outwardly from a window below the location of the person to be rescued, with portions engaged with the floor and ceiling of the room which apparatus is extensible, collapsible, foldable, and portable to provide easy assembly for use.The apparatus includes cushioning members on the frame carrying the net and a scoop inside the net to direct the rescued person inside the window.