In order to access buildings quickly, minimize forced entry damage, and protect Fire and/or EMS personnel from injury, we have adopted the Knox-Box Rapid Entry System. Currently, more than 14,000 fire departments and the communities they protect enjoy the benefits of this proven system. DO YOU HAVE buildings or property in the Edgerton-Trimble Fire Protection District that are secured by locked doors or a gate? You can PREVENT UNNECESSARY DAMAGE to your building or gate in the event of an emergency by participating in this program. The Knox lock box system can give the Fire Department emergency access while giving you peace of mind that your property is secure.
Edgerton-Trimble Fire Protection District has invested in this system. Should you?
Knox Box Rapid Entry System for Residents (Knox Home Box)The Knox Home Box grants Edgerton-Trimble Fire personnel access to your home and loves ones in an emergency without property damage. The Knox Home Box opens with a special key available only to Edgerton-Trimble Fire personnel. The Knox Home Box then allows entry into the protected home. Your loved ones will receive help when they are injured, immobilized or unable to open the door. Your property will not sustain damage or clean-up costs from a forced entry and will be re-secured after the emergency. This decreases the likelihood of property damage caused by forcing entry into your home. These Knox Boxes are similar to the boxes used to protect businesses. We have a Knox Loaner Program for residents of the district that qualify. Knox Loaner Program
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10 Reasons to Install a Knox Box for Your Business
- Eliminate needless, costly forced entry damage that may not be covered by your insurance deductible.
- Assure immediate building entry by firefighters without delay or waiting for building keys.
- Protect inventory, equipment and supplies from unnecessary water damage caused by delayed sprinkler shut-off.
- Satisfy local fire codes and emergency access ordinances.
- Save time and aggravation by not having to drive to your building at 2:00 am for a false alarm.
- Feel secure about emergency coverage when your building is left unattended. The fire department holds the only key to the Knox-Box.
- Maintain building security after a fire alarm investigation by allowing first responders to simply re-lock the undamaged door.
- Protect your property from thousands of dollars in damage with this one-time, low-cost investment.
- Depend on the highest lock box security available with attack resistant, UL tested reliability.
- Over the last 40 years, Knox-Box has been the chosen solution in more than 13,500 communities nationwide – communities just like yours!
How the System Works
Knox-Boxes are constructed of ¼" solid steel with a ½" steel door and reinforced locking mechanism. They are UL listed specifically for the Willard Fire & Rescue Department. This high security key is strictly controlled and is manufactured only by the Medeco factory under direction from an authorized fire official's signature.
A property owner who wishes to join the system should make arrangements with the fire department to acquire a lock box or padlock. The Knox Box shown above is a typical building type box. Knox Boxes are specified by Edgerton-Trimble Fire Protection District but are purchased directly from the Knox Company. Once installed near the entrance to your property, the department locks your building entrance key inside the Knox Box so that it is available onsite for future emergencies.
Edgerton-Trimble Fire uses a KeySecure system that is mounted inside of fire apparatus and ambulances. Edgerton-Trimble Fire personnel are each assigned a unique number to have access in removing the master key to open lock boxes at a residence or business.
If you have any further questions, feel free to call us at 816-790-3476