a wearable lightweight fire fighter &# 39 ; s personal escape system and method includes a rope , having a distal and proximal end , organized in parallel segments disposed in an inner pouch . the inner pouch is entirely contained in an outer pouch that is appointed to be removably attached to a belt or harness , worn by a fire fighter . the proximal end of the rope exits through an opening in the inner pouch and outer pouch and is attached directly to a lightweight hook , or optionally enters a belay device . the hook has a sharp point for creating a purchase point on soft surfaces , a hook opening having sufficient diameter to surround radiators , steam pipe and the like , and capture rope that surrounds substantial objects . the hook has a central opening appointed for holding a firefighting tool to aid in creating a substantial object . the fire fighter escapes by creating a purchase point and repelling at a high speed or at a controlled speed by adjusting belay friction .