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06/4/2008 |
Children thrown out of windows during Cobb fire
Families at the Magnolia Crossing apartments in Austell threw what was most precious to them out of windows and over balconies Wednesday. |
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06/2/2008 |
Blaze prompts residents to leap from windows
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fire forced two men to make a life or death decision Monday morning when their home went up in flames. |
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05/15/2008 |
Blaze prompts residents to leap from windows
PARKLAND, Wash. -- A fast-moving blaze at an apartment complex prompted several residents to jumped out of the windows on Tuesday night, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. |
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09/01/2007 |
Ultimate Home Design Sep/Oct 2007
Fire Risk Mitigation Features. A Fire Protection Plan, which documents the ways in which the Optimum Performance Homw has been designed and will be built to minimize and mitigate the porential for loss from wildfire exposure. |
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6/2007 |
BuilderNEWS Fire Safety Product News
As an added safety precaution, builders may want to consider
adding a permanent escape ladder to rooms in the second and third
stories of houses. PEARL Protected offers a ladder made of military-grade
webbing with rungs of aluminum that is enclosed in a wood and steel
box bolted into the studs and concealed in a box behind the wall. "It’s
always where you need it, when you need it,” says David Duley,
PEARL Protected CEO. "We call it the air bag for the home.” |
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5/28/2007 |
PEARL to the rescue
in emergencies Copley News “HomeZone” Column
No one wants to think about it, but everyone should be prepared.
An emergency hits and you have to get out of the house... from
the second or third story. Give yourself a better chance of
survival with the Permanent Escape and Rescue Ladder. |
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5/27/2007 |
Fire ladders catching on. Local builders
offering items, which provide escape from 2nd story. Sanford Nax
/ The Fresno Bee
David Duley compares the fire escape ladders his company makes
to air bags in a car: you hope you never use them, but it's
nice to know they are there. Some home builders are coming
to the same conclusion. More of them are offering fire escape
ladders as options or standard equipment on two-story homes. |
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5/20/2007 |
Builder adds escape
system as feature - New Braunfel Herald-Zeitung
Like many custom home builders, Mike Robare, president of Robare Custom Homes,
includes various special design features in his custom-built homes. However,
he hopes no one will ever have to use his newest standard feature, he said recently. |
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5/2007 |
What's the Big Idea? - Gwen
Moran and Nichole Torres, Entrepreneur's StartUps
If your patent search unearths an invention similar to yours,
don't despair. Some savvy entrepreneurs simply acquire existing
patents. David Duley, 31, had an idea for an escape ladder that
could be easily stowed beneath upstairs windows. A patent search
revealed a similar device had been registered. Duley negotiated
to buy the patent from the patent holder for an undisclosed amount. |
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01/07/2008 |
Three jump to safety
As flames raced through his Allentown home early Saturday, Ariel Torres had to make a split-second decision, and fire officials said it was the right one.
He jumped out of the second-floor window into the freezing darkness. |
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01/04/2008 |
Apartment Fire Residents Jump For Their Lives
Intense flames tear through a Dallas apartment complex, forcing residents to take drastic measures to save their own lives. The fire broke out early Friday morning at the Aspen Chase Apartment Complex on Ferguson Road. |
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May/June 2007 |
Architectural West featured a contributed article.
Any fire in a home can be life-threatening, and the first priority
is to get all the occupants out as quickly and safely as possible.
Many times, the only way out may be through a window, even if it
is on a second or third story. |
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3/29/2007 |
Escape ladders to be standard feature for local homebuilder - Henry
Daily Herald , McDonough , GA
Install the ladders in the children’s wings of his homes
after being approached by the manufacturer of the Permanent Escape
And Rescue Ladder ( PEARL ). |
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2/01/2007 |
Builder & Broker
Journal
Richard Gaylord Homes highlighted as the first North Carolina
homebuilder to offer PEARL as a standard feature in all new homes. |
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2/2007 |
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
After losing their home to a fire, the Kibe family receives a complete
home makeover that includes four PEARL fire escape ladders.
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1/07/2007 |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Article highlights East
Point, GA, as the first known U.S. city to require new homes
be built with permanent fire escape ladders in all second-story
bedrooms. |
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12/27/2006 |
The Today Show
This segment features PEARL in a preview of
new fire safety products, as well as East Point Fire Chief Rosemary
Cloud providing helpful fire safety tips for during a walk-through
of an average American home. |
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12/01/2006 |
Greater Dallas Living
PEARL touted as an ideal safety solution for residential emergencies.
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| 12/01/2006 |
BuilderWise
Local Atlanta publication features PEARL as a product
homebuilders can proactively install to help prevent injury and
death in residential fires. |
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12/01/2006 |
Builder & Broker Journal
Richard Gaylord Homes highlighted as the first North Carolina
homebuilder to offer PEARL as a standard feature in all
new homes. |
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11/01/2006 |
Builder/Architect (Capitol and Tucson/South
Arizona regions)
PEARL Protected Chief Safety Officer Jim McMullen discusses how
builders can prepare homeowners for escape during residential fire
emergencies while leveraging safety as a means to differentiate
themselves from the competition. |
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11/2006 |
HouseTalk Radio (Dallas, TX)
PEARL Protected CEO David Duley shares tips on how to improve
home fire safety including fire detection, suppression and escape.
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11/2006 |
WSB-TV (ABC) Atlanta, GA
Georgia State Representative Joe Heckstall’s (D-East Point)
announces his support for a statewide building ordinance to require
permanent fire escape devices in all new homes.
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10/01/2006 |
LBM Journal
This article highlights PEARL’s
customer success since its October 2005 launch and profiles PEARL
as a simple, unobtrusive solution to enable emergency escape
from upstairs bedrooms.
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| 10/10/2006 |
KVBC-TV (NBC) Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Public Information Officer Tim Szymanski talks about
the importance of fire preparedness in recognition of National
Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14, 2006). In the segment,
he walks through a Ryland Homes model in Travata at West Park
to highlight some common safety pitfalls most homeowners overlook.
David Duley showcases the PEARL ladder that will be installed
as a standard feature in all new homes in this community. |
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10/10/2006 |
Builder Partnerships Newsletter, Littleton, CO
Feature length article outlines
two important reasons why homeowners should take residential fire
safety seriously. The story also highlights October 8-14, 2006,
as National Fire Prevention Week and encourages homeowners to protect
their families during winter, the peak season for residential fires. |
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10/2006 |
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
After losing their home to a fire, the Kibe family receives a
complete home makeover that includes four PEARL fire escape
ladders. |
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9/29/2006 |
San Francisco’s KGO-TV Channel 7 News
In honor of Fire Safety Month, San Francisco’s ABC reporter Michael Finney
reviews two fashionable fire safety devices. |
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8/25/2006 |
The Charlotte Observer
Photo and blurb describes how PEARL is designed to enable a quick,
safe escape from upstairs bedrooms |
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8/19/2006 |
St. Petersburg Times
Article showcases the benefits of PEARL as a permanent fire safety
solution designed to prepare homeowners for escape from upstairs
bedrooms
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8/10/2006 |
North Carolina Builder
PEARL Protected was included in a show product roundup for the
21st Century Building Expo & Conference. Profile highlights
PEARL as a permanent escape solution for homeowners in two-
and three-story residences.
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8/05/2006 |
On The House with the Carey Bros.
PEARL CEO, David Duley, shares fire safety tips with the Carey
Bros. on their nationally syndicated radio program. |
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8/04/2006 |
Greenville 's WSPA Channel 7 CBS News
New Fire Ladder May Save Lives.
View Video |
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8/01/2006 |
PEARL chosen as Building Product's 2006 MVP winner
Each year, Building Products' Most Valuable Product Awards competition
singles out an elite group of new products worthy of special
recognition. |
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7/20/2006 |
Fire Chief Magazine
PEARL recognized for its Commendation Award for Product Innovation
for Consumer Safety from the Home Safety Council. The annual
award recognizes manufacturers and their contributions to reducing
home injury risks by implementing proactive safety programs
and developing innovative products that improve consumer safety. |
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7/19/2006 |
Atlanta's WSB-TV Channel 2 Evening News
This segment shows PEARL in
action and addresses one city's efforts to mandate permanent fire
escape solutions. |
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6/25/2006 |
Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine
Product round-up from Southern Building Show highlights PEARL
as an ideal safety solution. |
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6/25/2006 |
Atlanta Journal Constitution
A Product round-up from Southern
Building Show highlights P EAR L as an ideal safety solution. |
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5/20/2006 |
Meet The Products ( PAX -TV)
PEARL featured as one of the
newest consumer home innovations. |
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5/7/2006 |
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC) includes PEARL in
story.
After a NY-based family loses their home to a tragic fire, the
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew includes PEARLs in the family’s
new dream home.
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5/1/2006 |
Ultimate Home Design
PEARL included as one of several outstanding innovations in the
Product Showcase section of this issue. |
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5/2006 |
Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle
This piece chronicles the tragic death of a local woman who couldn’t
escape from a fire in her apartment and pinpoints new products
designed to help protect homeowners and expedite escape. The
article also encourages homeowners to take the necessary precautions
to protect their lives and their property. |
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5/2006 |
Atlanta Building News
CEO David Duley and Fire Safety Expert
Jim McMullen discuss PEARL as one of the latest product innovations
to address homeowners’ growing
interest in safety and security.
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4/22/2006 |
PEARL participates in the WMHT Great TV auction
One of the most fun fundraising events in the Capital Region
for more than 30 years is the WMHT Great TV Auction. Thousands
of regional businesses, hundreds of volunteers and a dedicated
staff of seasoned professionals produce more than 50 hours
of live television every spring in support of the public
broadcasting programs and services of WMHT. Each year close
to $500,000 is raised. Volunteers describe the event as "controlled chaos," businesses
and corporations view it as an opportunity to expose their
products and services to a very desirable audience, while
the television professionals love the challenge of producing
a very watchable, fun event in real time. |
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4/01/2006 |
Central Oregon New Home Living
PEARL named one of the year’s most innovative products. |
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3/01/2006
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PEARL featured in LBM Journal as a top 20 product
from IBS
The International Builders’ Show has emerged as the single biggest showcase
for building materials on the continent. Each year, the LBM Journal team seeks
out the most innovative new products—any one of which could become “the
next big thing.” This year, 20 products made the cut. But first, Products
Editor John Brooks shares what it was like for a first-timer to attend our
industry’s show of shows. |
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3/01/2006 |
Builder Insider
Article highlights the introduction of PEARL Protected at the
International Builders’ Show in January 2006.
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1/22/2006 |
PEARL featured on Tampa Fox News program
In January, PEARL Protected was featured in a news segment that
highlighted the importance of escape during emergencies on WTVT-TV (FOX 13) in
Tampa , Florida . P EAR L co-founder and president Brad Gillespie and custom
home builder partner Laura Hill (of Homes by Laura) gave viewers builder
and consumer insights about fire safety and escape. |
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1/18/2006 |
PEARL featured on buildingonline.com
Building Online ran an article
entitled, "New Escape Ladder Installs in
Wall Space Below Upstairs Windows" |
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1/11/2006
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PEARL Protected is a featured product in the NextGen “Peace
of Mind” home at IBS 2006
PEARL Protected’s revolutionary Permanent Escape And Rescue
Ladder (P EAR L) is included in the NextGen Home Experience at
the International Builders’ Show
in Orlando , Florida , January 11-14, 2006 . In the wake of Hurricane
Katrina and other natural disasters that have occurred in the last few months,
concerned homeowners and homebuilders are looking at steps to prevent tragedy
in their homes. That’s why the producer’s of the NextGen Home
Experience made this year’s theme “Peace of Mind.” The
home will address topical issues such as green building, energy efficiency,
home safety and today's changing lifestyle needs. P EAR L fits perfectly
into this theme because having a P EAR L installed in every second or third
story bedroom throughout the home creates a permanent, reliable escape route
in the event of a fire, disaster or home invasion and gives homeowners peace
of mind. Because safety is never optional TM P EAR L is the next generation
in home safety. Look for more
information about P EAR L and see P EAR L installed at the NextGen "Peace
of Mind" home at the 2006 IBS show in the outside display area,
Lot D2. |
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10/13/2005
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PEARL Ladder to Air on CBS’ “The Early Show” This
Week
PEARL Protected
is thrilled to announce that PEARL has been selected to be a part
of The Early Show’s upcoming segment on
the “Ultimate Fire-Safe House.” While the late-breaking
nature of broadcast news doesn’t guarantee schedules, we
have been told that our segment will air on Thursday morning’s
show (October 13th). In honor of National Fire Prevention Week,
viewers will learn how they can protect their homes from fire using
a combination of easy-to- follow tips and the market’s newest
fire safety products, such as the Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder
(PEARL). The Early Show airs daily at 7:00 a.m. (ET). Check
your local TV listings for the CBS Network affiliate channel in
your area. |
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10/08/2005 |
San Francisco Examiner -- 2005: Challenges and Opportunities
The San Francisco Examiner featured a column written by Jim McMullen
that called upon legislatures to require escape ladders from
second and third story buildings. |
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News Headlines |
04/28/2008 |
Deadly blazes show importance of safe practices
In the wake of last week's house fire that claimed the lives of three people, including two children, the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue is beefing up its fire safety education efforts. |
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02/27/2008 |
Cause For Alarm
Will smoke detectors wake your kids? |
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02/07/2008 |
Wouldn’t you rather get out than hide with a burglar?
When the victim of a break-in jumped in her closet to hide from burglars, the last thing she expected was company. |
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01/31/2008 |
Baby Thrown To Safety From Apartment
Six people were hospitalized, including a 4-month-old baby, whose mother dropped the child from an upper-level balcony to safety. The other victims were adults, officials said. |
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12/28/2007 |
Shouts, panic and flames
Panicked shouts jolted Keith Hafen from his Taylorsville home on Thursday night. Seconds after running down his driveway, Hafen saw flames leaping from a house next door and witnessed neighbor John Easterbrook leaping from a second-story window to escape a fire. |
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12/12/2007 |
Firefighters Save Lives - Before Fires Break Out
Despite the tragedy of Wednesday's deadly fire in Hamilton, there is also a story of survival – a little girl who escaped the blaze because she followed fire safety lessons taught at school. |
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11/26/2007 |
Good Samaritans Rescue Family?
A mother and her two children were saved from a house fire in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Monday. |
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10/26/2007 |
Mother, 2 children killed in E. Orange fire laid to rest
The Star-Ledger, Newark, NJ |
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10/04/2007 |
1
Dead in Blaze. Fire Destroys Apartments
The Daily Tar Heel, Chapel Hill , NC |
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3/26/2007 |
Woman Tosses Infant From Second Floor
to Escape Fire
NBC 5 Dallas/Ft. Worth, March, 2007 |
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Awards & Recognition |
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Click to download the Rewards
and Recognition .pdf for the PEARL-Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder. |
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