A survival tower for rescuing people in an emergency has a new system for controlling traffic inside an emergency chute as well as a new management system for smoke and flames. Instead of trying to keep smoke and flames outside, the system works at eliminating it as soon as it gets in by recirculating the air. As for managing people, they are temporarily slowed down whenever they approach a new entrance which lets time for a new user to get in. Also, a system for receiving people at the end of the chute which slows them down gradually offers a smooth finish to the ride. The system can be built inside a building or built outside such as to retrofit an existing building. A system of vertical ladders also serves as backup should there be any problem with the chute as well as “firemen poles” and a floor by floor elevator system for emergency personnel such as first aid provider and firemen.