When there is no escape from a burning skyscraper people will jump to avoid being burned alive. If we install decelerators and harnesses (like stuntmen use when jumping off buildings) near all the windows of a skyscraper anchored to the steel I-beams and calibrated to each floor, it would give people without any other escape a safe way to jump out of the building. They could be deployed when the fire alarm is activated, or manually if the fire alarm is malfunctioning. When the person is safely on the ground they could be retracted and reused several times. The management of the building should have decelerator practice drills so the staff is educated on how to use them if the time comes. Another device should also be installed to blow the window off or shatter it into safe particles (safety glass).
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Although the concept is better than what we have now I sincerely doubt you could persuade the average dweller to jump out of a high window as a training exercise. Perhaps permanent external steel cables from the top to the bottom with some sort of attachable gadget to hook on a seat would be better than retractable cables.
I see your point, maybe just some verbal and written education. Worst case scenario you die while trying to use it in an emergency, but at least you had a chance.