Knox News

Stolen fire department connections place the entire building and its occupants at risk. Teflon tape may ensure a good thread seal, but it does nothing to ensure the connection itself remains on the building. This procedure will help ensure that Fire Department Connections in your jurisdiction are present when you need them.

Seconds count in a life-threatening medical emergency or a fire. Yet many times, firefighters responding to an emergency find access blocked by locked entrance doors or gates. To help reduce delays in providing emergency assistance, Avondale Fire- Rescue promotes property owner use of the KNOX-BOX Rapid Entry System.

For the past several years the Knox Company has been working on the concept and development of an emergency electrical shutdown box. Given the hazards to firefighters when attempting to shut down electrical power for tactical operations, this product is long overdue.