Key Peninsula Fire

Knox-Box® Rapid Entry Systems

Peace of mind knowing help is only a call away

When a medical emergency strikes, help is only a call away. However, for those who live by themselves or who have special mobility issues, what happens when they can’t get to the door to let help in?

There’s no need to hide a key or rely on a neighbor to be home when an emergency strikes. A hidden key can be found by a burglar. And, your neighbor isn’t home every hour of the day.

The Knox-Box® Rapid Entry System is a secure emergency access program developed for property owners and first responders. First Responders across North America use the Knox-Box Rapid Entry System to prevent costly entry damage while protecting property and lives. When a fire breaks out or there is a medical emergency, Knox® products allow immediate entry into buildings and property without forced entry damage or delay. Property owners store entrance keys, access cards and floor plans in high-security Knox-Box key boxes mounted near building entrances. Each Knox-Box purchased by a property owner is keyed to a single master key controlled by the local responding department.

In addition to key boxes and vaults, Knox padlocks and key switches operate with the same master key. There are so many gated communities today that fire and police departments are delayed when responding to emergency calls. Increased property damage and even total loss is a threat when property is not accessible.

The Knox Rapid Entry System was developed to save property and lives.

Commonly Used Systems

1. For residential buildings with non-electric gate situations the 1650 Knox-Box device is the most commonly used
2. For chained entry gates such as chain link, the Knox® Padlock works well and is less expensive. The Knox® Padlock is then placed in series like a link between your personal pad lock and a link of chain.
3. For electric gates the Knox®  Key Switches Model 3502 lock core with Fire Dept plate is generally mounted beside the key pad.
4. For commercial buildings seeking high security, the know company has several options, most common in our community is the Knox® Box Model 3200.

If you have any questions please contact The Key Center Fire Station during normal businees hours.