Critical Mobility Solutions: Emergency Evacuation Chairs & Stair Climbers
Facilitating the safe evacuation of persons with limited mobility in case of an emergency is an important responsibility of facility managers, school officials, and health care providers, alike. Located within our Patient Transfer Systems, Medidepot's Emergency Evacuation Chairs and Stair Climbers are a FDA-approved line of safe and effective solutions that can navigate stairs in case of an elevator outage.
We offer a variety of Emergency Evacuation Chairs and Stair Climbers, which can be used for fire drill evacuations of a high-rise office building or daily transport of a home health patient in a multi-story home.
Types of Evacuation & Transfer Chairs:
1. Tracked Evacuation Chairs - Manual Descent: This style of chair is the industry standard for downward evacuation.
- Gravity-Fed Control: The specialized dual-track tread system, or skids, provides friction, which enables a single operator to descend a patient down a set of stairs without lifting the weight of the patient.
- Ideal For: Schools, corporate offices, hotels, and all facilities requiring OSHA/ADA compliant solutions.
2. Battery Powered Stair Climbers - Up & Down: Unlike manual descent only, this style of chair has the power and capability to ascend and descend stairs with ease.
- Motorized Tracks: A rechargeable battery provides 100% of the lifting power, greatly reducing the chance of back injury to the caregiver or EMS worker.
- Ideal For: Home health care of elderly patients in a basement or second floor home, and private ambulance services.
3. EMS Transport & Carry Chairs: A lightweight, foldable chair ideal for lifting patients over obstacles or around corners where a tracked chair cannot fit.
- Features: Multiple telescoping handles for 2-person lifts and compact storage space for ambulances.
Key Features & Safety Benefits:
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High Weight Capacity: Our range includes standard models (350 lbs) and Bariatric Evacuation Chairs capable of transporting passengers up to 500+ lbs safely.
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Secure Patient Restraints: Every model comes equipped with heavy-duty chest, waist, and leg straps to immobilize the patient and prevent slipping during steep descents.
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Dead-Man Braking Systems: Advanced motorized models feature electromagnetic brakes that automatically lock the chair in place on the stairs if the operator releases the handle.
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Compact & Wall-Mountable: Most chairs fold flat and include wall brackets/hooks and dust covers, keeping them accessible yet unobtrusive in hallways and stairwells.
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Head & Neck Support: Adjustable headrests ensure the patient's airway remains open and comfortable, preventing "head slump" during transport.
Why Choose Medidepot for Evacuation Solutions? In a crisis, equipment failure is not an option. We partner with top-tier vendors to provide chairs that are rigorous in construction and intuitive in operation. Don't wait for an emergency to realize your facility is unprepared. Equip your building with professional evacuation chairs to ensure no one is left behind.
Browse our professional selection below to find the specific model—manual or powered—that fits your building’s architecture and safety protocols.
