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Secure Your Business, Protect Our Firefighters: Invest in a Knox Box®
Attention Souderton business owners and commercial property managers! The Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company (Station 74) is strongly encouraging the installation of a Knox Box rapid access system on all commercial buildings. This simple step can make a critical difference during an emergency, potentially saving you thousands in property damage and ensuring the safety of your employees and our first responders.
What is a Knox Box?
A Knox Box is a high-security, fire-department-approved key safe that is securely mounted to the exterior of your building. It holds master keys, access cards, floor plans, and other vital emergency contact information, all in one secure location.
The critical feature? Only the Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company holds a single, secure master key that can open all Knox Boxes within our jurisdiction.
Why is a Knox Box essential for your business?
In an emergency, every second counts. A Knox Box provides numerous benefits:
To ensure proper keying for the Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company's master key system, click here. We can provide guidance on selecting the appropriate size and style of Knox Box for your building's needs and how to proceed with the purchase to ensure it is keyed correctly for their system.
After installation, contact us to arrange a time for one of our representatives to securely lock your building's keys inside the box.
Invest in a Knox Box today and partner with us to enhance the safety and security of our Souderton community!
Attention Souderton business owners and commercial property managers! The Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company (Station 74) is strongly encouraging the installation of a Knox Box rapid access system on all commercial buildings. This simple step can make a critical difference during an emergency, potentially saving you thousands in property damage and ensuring the safety of your employees and our first responders.
What is a Knox Box?
A Knox Box is a high-security, fire-department-approved key safe that is securely mounted to the exterior of your building. It holds master keys, access cards, floor plans, and other vital emergency contact information, all in one secure location.
The critical feature? Only the Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company holds a single, secure master key that can open all Knox Boxes within our jurisdiction.
Why is a Knox Box essential for your business?
In an emergency, every second counts. A Knox Box provides numerous benefits:
- Eliminates Costly Forced Entry Damage: Without a Knox Box, firefighters may have to force entry during an emergency by breaking windows or doors, leading to significant repair costs often not covered by your insurance deductible.
- Assures Immediate Access: The system allows firefighters immediate, unobstructed entry to your building, avoiding delays in mitigating the emergency, whether it's a fire, a medical issue, or a false alarm.
- Maintains Building Security: After an incident is resolved, firefighters can simply re-lock the undamaged door, keeping your property secure.
- Saves Time and Aggravation: No more receiving a 2:00 am phone call and having to rush to your business to provide access for a false alarm or minor issue.
- Protects Sprinkler Systems and Inventory: Faster access allows for quicker shut-off of sprinkler systems, preventing unnecessary water damage to your property, equipment, and inventory.
To ensure proper keying for the Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company's master key system, click here. We can provide guidance on selecting the appropriate size and style of Knox Box for your building's needs and how to proceed with the purchase to ensure it is keyed correctly for their system.
After installation, contact us to arrange a time for one of our representatives to securely lock your building's keys inside the box.
Invest in a Knox Box today and partner with us to enhance the safety and security of our Souderton community!
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All applicants are welcome, and training is provided for all members.
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The Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company, also known as the Souderton Fire Company was incorporated in 1901. For over 115 years, the Souderton Fire Company has maintained a totally volunteer membership, comprised of over 50 active firefighters and supporting members, all striving to maintain the commitment of providing quality and prompt emergency services when we are called.
As an all-volunteer force, we will respond to nearly 400 emergency calls each year, consuming over 3,500 hours of volunteer time. Call volumes have not decreased and operating expenses continue to increase and our equipment ages.
The Souderton Fire Company remains fully committed to the challenges of providing quality emergency services to our community. Please take a moment to help us, in any way you can, achieve this commitment by donating today. Please stay safe!
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The Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company, also known as the Souderton Fire Company was incorporated in 1901. For over 115 years, the Souderton Fire Company has maintained a totally volunteer membership, comprised of over 50 active firefighters and supporting members, all striving to maintain the commitment of providing quality and prompt emergency services when we are called.
As an all-volunteer force, we will respond to nearly 400 emergency calls each year, consuming over 3,500 hours of volunteer time. Call volumes have not decreased and operating expenses continue to increase and our equipment ages.
The Souderton Fire Company remains fully committed to the challenges of providing quality emergency services to our community. Please take a moment to help us, in any way you can, achieve this commitment by donating today. Please stay safe!
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Year End Total for 2025:
487 Incidents
487 Incidents
2025 Incident / Month
Jan 48 Apr 36 July 35 Oct 40
Feb 31 May 36 Aug 45 Nov 42
Mar 33 June 49 Sept 48 Dec 44
Year to Date: 487
Jan 48 Apr 36 July 35 Oct 40
Feb 31 May 36 Aug 45 Nov 42
Mar 33 June 49 Sept 48 Dec 44
Year to Date: 487
Previous Years Call Totals:
Year - # Incidents
2024 - 515 2023 - 420 2022 - 437 2021 - 396
2020 - 354 2019 - 388 2018 - 402 2017 - 358
Year - # Incidents
2024 - 515 2023 - 420 2022 - 437 2021 - 396
2020 - 354 2019 - 388 2018 - 402 2017 - 358
