Knox-Box, known officially as the KNOX-BOX Rapid Entry System, is a small, wall-mounted safe that holds building keys for fire departments, EMS, and sometimes police to retrieve in emergency situations. Local fire companies can hold master keys to all boxes in their response area, so that they can quickly enter a building without having to force entry.  The Knox Master Key is stored in a key retention device known as a Knox KeySecure. Knox Master Key retention devices provide accountability on access to the key. Knox KeySecure requires a dispatcher to release the key and keeps a log of where and when the key was released.

A Knox-Box can simplify key control for local fire departments. It can also cut fire losses for building owners since firefighters can enter buildings without breaking doors or windows. It can also reduce the potential of a firefighter being injured forcing entry.

For more information regarding the Mount Kisco Knox-Box program call 914-666-4692.

 A Knox-Box vault attached to a building.  

A Knox KeySecure, attached inside the cab of a fire apparatus,

holds a high-security key to open Knox-Box key boxes in the area