Springfield Fire Department reinstates residential Knox Box loaner program

May 20, 2026

After a council budget amendment, the Springfield Fire Department has more than 100 residential Knox Box units available through a loaner program to improve firefighter access and reduce property damage; the department will publicize eligibility and registration.

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Chief Zumo told the City Council on May 19 that the Springfield Fire Department has reinstated a residential Knox Box loaner program funded in part by a recent budget amendment. The department has obtained more than 100 loaner units and will prioritize distribution to residents who would not otherwise be able to afford a unit.

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