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Rear emergency exit stairs · Type C school buses
An emergency exit deserves a way down.
Your evacuation plan gets students to the rear emergency door. EvacuStep addresses the next part of the exit: getting from the bus to the ground.
Stored behind the rear bumper. Automatically deployed when the rear emergency door opens. No manual release needed for deployment.
Ask your dealer about EvacuStep See how it works
AutomaticRear-door activation
13 secondsTo full deployment
400 lbRated capacity
2 yearsParts warranty
01 / Operation
From behind the bumper.
Down toward the ground.
The patent-pending EvacuStep system uses two electric motors to deploy and retract the stairs.
Open the rear door
Opening the rear emergency door activates the stair system.
The stairs deploy
The assembly moves out from behind the bumper, then extends toward the ground. Full deployment takes 13 seconds from door opening.
Unlock to stow
The stairs deploy without anyone operating the release handles. Manual unlocking is needed only before powered retraction.
02 / Your team
A fleet decision.
A practical review.
Evaluate EvacuStep with the people who select, maintain, and operate your buses.
Mechanics
Check bumper dimensions, mounting requirements, electrical connections, and control placement against the installation instructions.
Drivers & trainers
Include deployment, controls, and stowage in your review of rear-door evacuation procedures.
03 / Fleet fit & specifications
Start with the bus.
For compatible Type C school buses with rear emergency exit doors. EvacuStep is not compatible with Type D buses. Individual vehicle and bumper fit must be checked before ordering.
| Deployment | Automatic on rear-door opening |
|---|---|
| Deployment time | 13 seconds to full deployment |
| Rated capacity | 400 pounds |
| Stair width | 20 inches |
| Stairs & supports | Powder-coated stainless steel |
| Mounting | Four stainless steel bolts to the bumper |
| Power | Two electric motors |
| Control module | Inside the bus near the rear door |
| Stowage | Manual unlocking before powered retraction |
| Warranty | Two-year parts warranty |
04 / State approvals
Check availability
in your state.
Currently approved in Indiana
Additional state approvals are being pursued. Before ordering, contact Bus Safety Solutions for the current list of approvals and availability in your state.
Request the current approvals list05 / Common questions
The details that matter.
Does someone have to release the steps to deploy them?
No. The stairs deploy fully when the rear emergency door opens. Manual unlocking is required only when it is time to stow the stairs.
Does EvacuStep fit every school bus?
No. EvacuStep is intended for compatible Type C school buses with rear emergency exit doors. It does not fit Type D buses. Your dealer should check the individual bus and bumper configuration before an order is placed.
What should our shop review before installation?
Review bumper height and ground clearance, mounting requirements, electrical connections, and control placement using the installation instructions. Contact Bus Safety Solutions for product information and discuss installation arrangements with your dealer.
How do we purchase EvacuStep?
Contact your favorite school bus or parts dealer and ask for EvacuStep by name. Share your bus makes, models, model years, and bumper configuration. Check current state approval status with Bus Safety Solutions before ordering.
What warranty is included?
EvacuStep carries a two-year parts warranty. Contact Bus Safety Solutions for warranty details.
Your next step
Talk to the dealer
you already trust.
Contact your favorite school bus or parts dealer.
Ask for EvacuStep by name.
Have your bus makes, models, model years, and bumper configuration ready. Contact BSS to confirm current state approvals.