The Knox Rapid Entry System

  Business owners have saved millions of dollars by using the Knox Rapid Entry System.  The Knox system allows firefighters immediate access to locked buildings, storage rooms, elevators, gates and other secured areas without causing property damage from forced entry procedures.  

The KNOX-BOX^® is purchased from the Knox Company by the property owner and mounted near a building entrance. It contains keys, electronic access cards, floor plans Haz-Mat data and other vital building information firefighters will need when responding to an alarm.  The fire department controls the master key giving them immediate access to handle any emergency at any time. 

If you are interested in installing a KNOX-BOX^® within the Huntley Fire Protection District, please contact Fire Prevention at 847-659-8477 for an order form. Additional information on the Knox system can be found at Knoxbox.com.

Some reasons to why you should install a KNOX-BOX^®:

• Eliminates needless, costly forced entry damage.
• Ensures immediate building entry by fire personnel.
• Eliminates waiting for building keys.
• Protects inventory, equipment and supplies from unnecessary water damage by delays in sprinkler shut-off.
• Maintains building security.  Building was not damaged during forcible entry; it can be re-locked after alarm investigation.
• The KNOX-BOX^® system is attack resistant and UL listed to meet extreme climate and environmental conditions.
• Increases your peace-of-mind knowing that only fire personnel hold the key to the KNOX-BOX^® and that they can quickly respond to an emergency without your presence.