Fire Department:
Residential Knox Box: Emergency Access Program

  • Allows the Fire Department to enter and exit a structure (house) without doing any damage

  • Provides a secure key right on site for fire department access.

  • Fire department can quickly gain access to determine the cause of the fire alarm.

  • Quick access allows the Fire Department to minimize damage from other emergencies such as a furnace malfunction or water leak (winter time pipe freeze-ups).

  • The Knox Box System is the only key securing system recognized by the Morris Township Fire Department.

    1. A miniature vault attaches to the home.
    2. The Knox Box contains the key to the home and any information required to reset the fire alarm system only.
    3. Only the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief have keys to open the Knox Box.
    4. Knox Boxes are available in different sizes, colors and also have the capability of being connected to your burglar alarm system

  • Please contact Fire Chief Craig Goss via or by phone (973-326-7435) at the Fire Department Headquarters for further information

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