Knox Box Program
The goal of the Hermitage Fire Department is to provide the best and most up-to-date service to the people in our fire protection area. In contrast, m
aintaining keys to alarmed buildings/residences has become unmanageable and is causing delays when responding to emergencies.
In order to access buildings quickly, minimize forced entry damage, and protect firefighters from injury, the Hermitage Fire Department has adopted the Knox-Box Rapid Entry System. Currently, more than seven thousand fire departments and the communities they protect enjoy the benefits of this proven system.
Knox-Boxes are constructed of ¼" solid steel with a ½" steel door and reinforced locking mechanism. They are UL listed against physical attack and Medeco security lock is patented and UL listed for drill, pick and pull resistance.
The master key to open the Knox-Box is held ONLY by the Hermitage Fire Department. This high security key is strictly controlled and is produced ONLY by the Medeco factory under direction from an authorized fire official's signature.
Knox-Boxes are specified by the Hermitage Fire Department but are purchased directly from the Knox Company. Once installed near the entrance to your property, the fire company locks your building entrance key inside the Knox-Box so that it is available onsite for future emergencies.
If you have any further questions or would like to obtain an order form, please call the Hermitage Fire Department at (724) 342-0669 and speak with the Fire Marshal. Alternately, please visit www.knoxbox.com to find more information about this innovative product.
The Hermitage Fire Department recommends the following Knox-Box products:
Industrial/Government Buildings:
Knox-Box 3200 Series Hinged Door
Residential:
Knox-Box 1650 Series Hinged Door
Ten reasons to install a Knox Box system on your home or business:
1. Eliminate needless, costly forced entry damage that may not be covered by your Insurance deductible.
2. Assure immediate building entry by firefighters without delay or waiting for building keys.
3. Protect inventory, equipment and supplies from unnecessary water damage caused by delayed sprinkler shut-off.
4. Satisfy any local fire codes and emergency access ordinances that may be in place.
5. Save time and aggravation by not having to drive to your establishment at 2:00 am for a false alarm.
6. Feel secure about emergency coverage when your building/residence is left unattended.
The Hermitage Fire and Police Departments hold the only keys to the Knox-Box.
7. Maintain building security after a fire alarm investigation by simply re-locking the undamaged door.
8. Protect your property from thousands of dollars in damage with this one-time, low cost investment.
9. Depend on the highest lock box security available with attack resistant, UL tested reliability.
10. Over the last 27 years, Knox-Box has been the chosen solution in 7,000 communities nationwide -
communities just like ours!
Participating in the Knox Box Program is simple:
Select the appropriate Knox Box device in consultation with the Hermitage Fire Department and obtain an approval signature from the Fire Marshal.
Complete the Authorization/Order Form paying particular attention the the followig areas: Ordered By, Ship To, and Installation Address
Total the cost for the items ordered, attach a check for this amount, and remit the application to the Knox Company.
Adapted from http://www.oxfordfire.com/content/knox/