With the aim of making a difference in the lives of those we serve and also assisting during responses to some of our most at-risk community members, Poudre Fire Authority offers a program for private residences within PFA’s 235-square-mile response area.

The Knox HomeBox program is designed to allow firefighters to more quickly gain access to a private home in the event of an emergency.

Knox HomeBoxes are small, heavy-duty and locked boxes that can be affixed to a standard residential door. Only firefighters can get into the boxes to access a key to the home, which prevents potential damage to the door upon entry.

Once you receive your Knox HomeBox

• You will need to bring the HomeBox to PFA's administrative offices, 102 Remington St. in Fort Collins. to have your home key locked up.

• Once you have the HomeBox mounted, you will then need to call back to PFA (at 970-416-2892) to inform us where the Home Box is located.

• The information will be entered into our system.

PFA is also loaning a limited number of Knox HomeBoxes to those who have an immediate need; for those who need financial assistance, the loan deposit may be waived.

Who’s best served by this program?

• Older adults.

• Those with an ongoing condition who have previously needed help from emergency responders.