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Secured Access Program

North Kingstown Fire Department · City program

Free Knox HomeBox installation

North Kingstown Fire Department offers eligible residents a free Knox HomeBox installation to improve emergency access. The program is aimed at people at risk of medical emergencies, seniors, and disabled persons.

Last verified: August 19, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The North Kingstown Fire Department launched the Secured Access Program earlier this year. Through enrollment, NKFD officials install a Knox HomeBox, a secure rapid access system, onto a residence at no cost.

What the service covers

The page says the Knox HomeBox provides safe and quick entry for emergency personnel. It is intended to help reduce property damage during medical emergencies and is described as being used by more than 15,000 fire jurisdictions across the country.

Amounts and matching

  • Cost to the homeowner: no cost.
  • No reimbursement process or dollar cap is stated on the page.

How to apply

Homeowners should contact the North Kingstown Fire Marshal for more details and to sign up.

  • Phone: (401) 294-3346, x7208.

Timing and deadlines

The page presents the program as active now and does not list an application deadline or end date.

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