Residential KnoxBox Program

Why? Give firefighters emergency access to your home.  If there is a fire or other emergency at your home, a locked door can slow down firefighters or paramedics. They may need to break the door to get into your home. County Fire can give qualified residents a lock box with a key that firefighters can use to enter your home. 

The box is called a KnoxBox. It is free. County Fire will install the box.   

Who qualifies?

• You must live in San Diego County Fire service area or Deer Springs Fire Protection District. (Click here for an interactive map/your address must be in the blue area of the map.)
• One of these must be true:
  • You are 62 or older.
  • You have a disability.
  • You need help with one or more Major Life Activity (MLA). This includes caring for yourself, eating, using your hands.  See qualifying disabilities and definition of Major Life Activity  

See qualifying disabilities and definition of Major Life Activity.

If you do not qualify you can purchase a Knox Box. (Click here to Knox Box Purchase Guides)

If you have any questions about purchasing a Knox Box, choosing the right type, or need any other information, please let us know. Email:   FireCRR@sdcounty.ca.gov

Ways  to Apply for the Free Knox Box if you qualify:

Submit an application through an online form or

Fill out an Application Form (English)   La Aplicación (en Espanol) and send via email or mail.

Email to:   FireCRR@sdcounty.ca.gov

Or send by U.S. Mail to:

San Diego County Fire Protection District/Community Risk Reduction
5560 Overland Ave, Suite 400  
San Diego, CA 92123

We can help you apply. Call or email (see above) us.

Phone:  (858) 226-0555

After we approve your application, we will contact you to schedule a time to install the KnoxBox.