As mentioned at the last council meeting, Ruston Fire Department has implemented a new system for building access in case of an emergency. Here is my understanding of how the system works. Chief Torbet will correct me soon if I'm wrong - and hopefully answer any questions folks may have:
- The system is for businesses right now, as part of the on-going effort to inspect our businesses to ensure they are safe and prepared. Homeowners can participate if they desire.
- The first step is for the property owner to purchase a Knox Box. Don's Market spent about $180 for theirs - you can stop by and take a look. Once mounted near the front door, the box contains up to 3 keys that will open various doors. The box is only accessed in case of an emergency and any use is tracked.
- Rustson's fire department has its own unique key - different from Tacoma's or other local departments (many of whom already use this system). The master key and code have to be used before the box can be opened.
- Building owners have to get a signature from the fire chief before any purchase can be made. That way any Knox Box in Ruston is coordinated and tracked by the department.
Chief Torbet provided some information from the company. Stop by the market and ask questions or post them here. This gives our department one more tool to help if ever needed.
5 comments:
Those who don't mind Don and his volunteers entering can pay for the 'privilege'. Call it ensuring safety if you will.
Others call it Big Brother.
Thanks, but no thanks from this business owner.
Unusual and strange for a BUSINESS OWNER to hide behind ANONYMITY???
There isn't anything unusual and strange about signing blog comments 'Anonymous' in a small place like Ruston, whether a business owner or a resident.
The last writer's choice of what amounts to an attack descriptor, 'hide behind'..illustrates the reason why someone wouldn't want to identify himself.
I don't know first Anon but I appreciate his comments.
They'll all wish they had them "IF" and "WHEN" they truly need them.
This is a great business for Knox -- a monopoly provider. Their small key safe boxes are priced at about $300 but similar units (not Knox) can be had for about $30.
Why can't there be more than one provider of the equipment?
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