Fire Departments The KNOX-BOX® Rapid Entry System was specifically developed for the fire department. With one master key, you can gain access to commercial and residential property. More than 9,000 departments nationwide use Knox® key boxes, vaults, Haz-Mat cabinets, key switches, locking FDC caps, and padlocks. Many of these departments use Sentralok® or KeySecure®, master key security systems, to control the Knox Master Key. Property owners in your community store entrance keys, access cards and floor plans in high-security Knox-Box® key boxes mounted near their building entrances. Each KNOX-BOX purchased by the property owner is keyed to a single master key controlled by your department. With the Knox System, there is no cost to the fire department, no waiting for a property owner to unlock the door in the middle of the night, and no forcing the door open to gain entry. The Knox Rapid Entry System reduces response time, property damage and the liability for lost keys. Getting Started Register for the system with the Knox Company Appoint a Knox Program Coordinator in your department Receive complimentary materials from the Knox Company Educate local citizens on system value and benefits Incorporate requirement into building permit/inspection program Request a sample ordinance kit from the Knox Company City Ordinance Many fire departments using the Knox System have been successful in passing a city ordinance to help implement a public safety program for rapid entry. Knox offers guidelines and sample ordinances to help other interested departments win ordinance approval. Guidelines include: Using Knox as a Resource Would a Key Box Ordinance be Helpful? How to Structure an Ordinance Winning Ordinance Approval Contact us by e-form or call us at 866-625-4563 for a complete package of ordinance guidelines.