Every year many firefighters find themselves in situations where the way they entered the structure has been compromised. This results in the firefighter needing to think quickly and decide what their egress options are. For many the only option is a window bail-out. This maneuver has gained much notoriety since the "Black Sunday" tragedy on January 23, 2005 where two FDNY firefighters were killed and four others were badly hurt when they were forced to jump from a fourth floor window of a burning building in the Bronx. Since this incident, many manufactures have developed various "Bail-Out" systems such as the PETZL "EXO" and the RIT "FFRED & PRESS" systems to name a few. While all of these systems will work, the key to survival is not only having the system, but the ability of the firefighter to deploy the system successfully at a moments notice. The purpose of this class is to provide a safe learning experience where "Bail-Out" techniques can be practiced in a controlled environment. Students who do not have a pre-packaged Bail-Out system will be taught several options using personal fire-safety rope they should be carrying in the gear. Content includes: overview and introduction of various Bail-Out systems, Bail-Out options in lieu of a pre-packaged system and several Bail-Out opportunities.