Knox Box
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 seven thousand fire departments and the communities they protect enjoy the benefits of this proven system. DO YOU HAVE buildings or property in Miami Township 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.The Miami Township Fire/EMS Department has invested in this system. Should you?
KNOX BOX RAPID ENTRY SYSTEM FOR SENIORS
We provide (Loan) a small safe-like box that attaches to the senior's home entry door. The Knox Box opens with a special key available only to Miami Township Fire & EMS personnel. The Knox Box then allows entry into the protected home. This decreases the likelihood of property damage caused by forcing entry into a senior citizen's home. These Knox Boxes are similar to the boxes used to protect businesses. There are over 60 Miami Township seniors currently protected with Knox Boxes owned by Miami Township Fire & EMS. All boxes were purchased with donations. IAFF 3768 has purchased 3 Knox Boxes for this program.
KNOX BOX RAPID ENTRY SYSTEM FOR BUSINESSES
In order to access business buildings quickly, minimize forced entry damage, and protect EMS/Firefighters from injury, we have adopted and encourage the use of 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. Call your fire inspector now to begin the process: (513) 248-3700
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 Miami Township Fire/EMS 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 their fire inspector to acquire a lock box or padlock. The Knox Box shown above is a typical building type box. Knox Boxes are specified by Miami Township Fire/EMS Department 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. If you have any further questions, feel free to call your fire inspector at 248-3700.
WHEN THE NEW BOX ARRIVES
When the new lockbox arrives the property owner installs it on their building after consultation with their fire inspector. The property owner then prepares a master set of keys to the building(s) to be placed in the box. When the owner is ready, the fire inspector and property owner secure the building keys inside the lockbox. The fire department can then access the lock box and the master keys to the building in the event of an emergency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contact Miami Township Fire & EMS
(513) 248.3700