The Residential Knox-Box® is a high security key safe designed for single family homes that only local emergency responders can access. With a Residential KNOX-BOX installed, emergency responders can respond quickly, without forcing entry. They simply remove your entrance key stored inside, provide emergency assistance and re-lock your door when they leave.
The Park Forest Fire Department will lease a Knox-Box to residents for personal use. The rental fee is $30.00 for a 6-month period, payable in advance. Should the lease be terminated prior to the end of the 6-month period, the fee is non-refundable. At the end of the 6-month period, pending availability, you will be given the option to renew your lease for an additional 6 months. At the end of the second 6-month period, the box must be returned to the Park Forest Fire Department. Alternatively, a residential Knox-Box can be purchased at a cost of approximately $185. Should you decide to purchase a Knox-Box unit, we will allow you to continue to use the leased Knox Box until the delivery of your personal unit.
Please contact the fire department at 708-748-5605 with any questions or for additional information. You may also download a copy of the Knox-Box Rental Form.