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Your The Fire district participates in a program that provides emergency responders with immediate access to your building 24 hours a day, without any risk to the security of your property. The program is called the Knox Rapid Entry System. The Knox Rapid Entry System for emergency access eliminates lost time and confusion, firefighters have immediate access to your building where and when it's needed.

• Eliminate needless 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. Satisfy local fire codes and emergency access ordinances.
• Save time and aggravation by not having to drive to your building at 2:00 a.m. for a  false alarm.
• Feel secure about emergency coverage when your building is left unattended.  The fire department hold the only key to the KNOX-BOX.
• Depend on the highest lock box security available with attack resistant, UL tested reliability.

To purchase Knox products, simply call our Prevention Division at 851-5111. The receptionist can help you order Knox boxes, gate switches and padlocks.  Or order on line at Knoxbox.com.

Gate Installations:

If you are installing a gate you must first apply for a gate installation permit from either the County Fire Marshal, 253-798-7179 or the City Fire Marshal, 253-851-6137, depending on where your property is located.  The permit will guide you on the appropriate Knox product for your installation.