Knox Boxes
Decatur Fire & Rescue uses the Knox Rapid Access System to quickly enter commercial properties during emergencies. Knox Boxes are high-security key lock boxes installed on a building's exterior containing property keys accessible only to firefighters.10 Reasons To Install A Knox Box
| 1. Eliminate needless, costly forced entry damage that may not be covered by your insurance deductible. |
| 2. Assure immediate building entry by firefighters without delay or waiting for building keys. |
| 3. Protect inventory, equipment and supplies from unnecessary water damage caused by delayed sprinkler shut-off. |
| 4. Satisfy local fire codes and emergency access ordinances. |
| 5. Save time and aggravation by not having to drive to your building at 2:00am for a false alarm. |
| 6. Feel secure about emergency coverage when your building is left unattended. The fire department holds the only keys to the KnoxBox. |
| 7. Maintain building security after a false alarm investigation by simply re-locking the undamaged door. |
| 8. Protect your property from thousands of dollars in damage with this one-time, low-cost investment. |
| 9. Depend on the highest lock box security available with attack resistant, UL tested reliability. |
| 10. Over the last 40 years, KnoxBox has been the chosen solution in more than 14,000 communities nationwide - communities just like yours. |
For more information click here or contact the Fire Marshal office at (256) 341-4872 / (256) 341-4856.