Kevin Cosgrove's LIVE 911 call as he DIES

The first thought that came to my mind was the smoke inhalation problem when he mentions he cant see, and something about hard to breathe. Its a simple fix-it and doesn't require much thought. Oxygen mask/devices kept in every floor office closet. The concept is used in passenger air line cabins, don't see why they couldn't be kept on hand in high rise sky-scrapers.
     This next idea offers a possible solution to the problem of getting down to the ground floor, when no other escape is available except a shattered window. First concept is actually not my idea, but something I remembered seeing at six flags? Maybe it was Knott's Berry Farm. A person steps into a cubicle which is lifted several hundred feet into the air. It is then released, and after succumbing to the physics of gravity, a bright yellow umbrella expands to its maximum capacity. The person gently plummets to the ground. This concept can be modified or tweaked to fit a high-rise setting. In my minds eye I see something more of a "Kite" effect, than an umbrella. Also the side of the building will have to be "outfitted" with poles that extend all the way to ground floor or at least to the second floor. Next I see some type of harness that the individual must wear. Its got the kite already deployed, or maybe just folded, but not enclosed in a pouch where it must be "ejected" later on. So now the person is wearing the Harness complete with the "Kite/chute" attached. His only exit is the broken window, where he must reach out and attach his harness to the "emergency pole", by way of a quick draw.(Google : Quck draw climbing gear) Once he/she has attached his harness to the "emergency pole", he leans out and lets his "kite/chute" harness do the rest.
     Higher floors might do O.K. with just a parachute method of escape. It would probably require some type of training class or completion certificate to function properly, however given the alternative choice it would prove worth while to look into. (Alternative being, jumping from a high-rise without some type of parachute apparatus)
     Finally this next method of escape would be best and most simple for 23 stories and below. It is the repelling method, requiring the rope out the window and a climbers harness. Once again, perhaps would work most efficient with some type of specialized training class, and or certification completion. Also could overcome the subsequent outcome of  inaction. Outcome of inaction in high-rise building fire is death, or something close to it. In other words; Failing to meet or acknowledge adversity with some type of constructive response could prove fatal.
     I've listed three methods of possible escape from high-rise stories. By posting this I'm hoping it could spark some type of en masse critical thinking, and future sky-scraper architect/engineers would consider to implement some other form of alternative high-rise safety emergency protocols/designs.

Stuart N. Taba's Messenger's Quest

Stuart N. Taba has created his central character that parallels his own. This story takes place in Hawaii, with the Island of O'ahu as its backdrop. A fictional story mixed with curiosities and self introspect. (Click on link below for PDF)
Messenger's Quest