Perkins Fire Knox-Box

It's 2:00 a.m. The fire alarm in your building is ringing and the Fire Department responds. Rather than reaching for an ax to break down the door, Firefighters open the Knox-Box, remove entrance keys, and immediately enter your facility to search for the cause of the alarm.

Eliminating forced entry means no property damage and no replacement costs for broken windows and forced doorframes or locks. It also means no flying glass to injure Firefighters.

You arrive on site knowing that you or your representative did not have to get there before Firefighters could enter your building. The Fire Department has already determined that a small fire was contained by the sprinkler system. The reduced emergency response time meant immediate shut off of the sprinkler water supply resulting in minimal smoke, fire and water damage to your property.

Knox-Box

The Perkins Township Fire Department encourages the use of the Knox-Box. Presently many businesses in the Township are making use of this Emergency Entry System. Starting at $199 this one time purchase may save the business or home owner much more and allow the Firefighters instant access to the property.

Reasons to Install a Knox-Box

• 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
• 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 simply re-locking 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 25 years, Knox-Box has been the chosen solution in 9,000 communities nationwide-communities like Perkins Township

Knox-Box Questions and Answers

What is a Knox-Box system?

It's a high-security box system, designed to give firefighters and emergency services immediate access to locked buildings, elevators, and other secured areas.

Why install a Knox-Box?

Installation of a Knox-Box on your property will not only allow firefighters faster access in case of an emergency, but will also prevent expensive forcible entry should emergency services be required while the premises are unoccupied. Costly front doors and entry ways needn't be harmed if entry keys are available on-site!

How does the Knox-Box system work?

Following your purchase of a Knox-Box from the factory, you will mount it securely on the exterior of your building; attractive recessed-mount models are available. All necessary access keys will be locked inside by a representative of the fire department; only the fire department's master key can open the box. The Knox-Box gives the fire department a simple alternative to expensive, time-consuming forcible entry. The generous interior capacity allows you to store everything emergency personnel may require--keys, floor plans, electronic entry cards, and more--in complete security until needed.

How secure is a Knox-Box system?

Security has always been a Knox strong point. Designed for maximum protection, each virtually indestructible box features a special high-security Medeco lock and key. This Medeco restricted locking system guards against unauthorized key duplication. Keys aren't even available to locksmiths or lock distributors--only The Knox Company can supply these keys! The Knox-Box system offers maximum security at every step. Each city has an exclusive key code. All Knox Box stations in that city are keyed alike--and only the fire department has master keys.

How is a Knox-Box installed?

Each Knox-Box is shipped with complete mounting instructions; however, your fire department will assist you in choosing a proper location for mounting. After installation is completed, the fire department will conduct an inspection of the installation and lock building keys inside the box. As soon as building keys are locked inside the box, it is ready to provide immediate access to emergency personnel-- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Knox-Box Online Purchase Procedure

1. Go to Knox-Box
2. Click on "Product Line" to determine your product choice
3. Click "Online Purchase" to begin the order process
4. Enter the zip code (44870) where the Knox Box will be located
5. Select "Perkins Township Fire Department" then click continue
6. Select the item to be purchased, and fill in all required fields
7. Click "Add to Cart" and proceed to checkout
8. Select the applicable entry from the choices, and click next
9. Complete the billing information
10. When the Knox-Box arrives, contact the fire department at (419) 626-1334 and ask for Gary or Keith. We will meet with you to determine the best location for you new Knox Box, and once it has been installed, the key(s) will then be secured. Please keep in mind that if key changes are made to the building, the fire department needs to be notified immediately so the replacement keys can be placed into the Knox Box.

In the Interest of Safety,


Gary R. Guendelsberger, Fire Marshal
Perkins Township Fire Department

---

For more information about the use of the Knox-Box in Perkins Township contact Gary Guendelsberger, Fire Marshal of the Perkins Township Fire Department at (419) 626-1334. Knox Company - 1-866-625-4563

---