Mullett Township Fire Departments

Residential Lock Box

Welcome Package

Welcome to the Mullett Township Residential Lock Box Program.

Lock boxes can be purchased from the township or directly from
Roper Lock at (800) 466-9312 or roperlock.com. Inform them you
are purchasing a lock box for the Fire Department Residential
Lock Box Program, they will make sure you order the proper
box for Topinabee or East Mullett. Boxes cost approximately
$28 (plus shipping). After receiving your lock box and getting a
spare key contact the fire department. A tentative appointment will
be made for installation of your lock box.

Important

All installations are performed by fire personnel. Should an

emergency call interfere with your scheduled installation you will
not receive any notice. The crew assigned to your installation will
contact you as soon as possible after the emergency is resolved.
Thank you for your understanding.

Contents

Frequently asked questions pamphlet

Residential lock box waiver form
Resident contact form
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Residential Lock Box

Mullett Township Fire Departments residential lock box program is designed to expedite
access to homes during medical or other emergencies. The lock box program also reduces
the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into a home in
response to an emergency call.

In emergency situations, an individual who calls 911 may not be able to open their door
when firefighters arrive. This is especially true with senior citizens that suffer a fall,
stroke or heart attack. In these instances, every second counts. Currently, EMS and/or
firefighters must break through a door or a window, causing damage and costing money
and valuable time.

The lock box program is open to all residents who live or own a house in the fire
departments protection area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this program funded?
Operation of the program is funded by Mullett township. Residents only need to
purchase lock boxes from the township or directly from the supplier at
www.roperlock.com.

Is there a fee to participate?

No, administration of the program is a service of the township fire departments.
No monitoring or maintenance fees are charged. Cost to the resident is the
purchase of the lock box (approx. $28) available at www.roperlock.com

How does the program work?

1. The resident purchases their box either from the township or directly from
Roper Lock at (800) 466-9312 or roperlock.com.

2. Once the box is purchased and a spare key is made, the resident will contact the
fire department and a time to install the box will be scheduled.

3. The box will be installed by fire department personnel while still available for
emergency calls. The fire department makes no guarantee of installation time or
date, emergency calls always take precedence. The resident will be notified as
soon as possible if the scheduled installation is canceled due to an emergency.
4. The lock box will only be used during an emergency call and when responders
cant make entry without using force. At no other time will the lock box be used
or will entry be made without authorization.

5. The fire department will NOT respond to calls for accidental lock outs or any
other access other than medical or fire related emergencies.

6. The fire department will be the sole agency with access to the lock box. No
other agencies within Cheboygan County or any other fire departments will be
granted access, for any cause.

7. Participation in this program does not guarantee the use of this device during an
emergency. Rapid entry may take precedent during an emergency.

8. There is no cost to participate in the lock box program, other than purchasing
the lock box (approx. $28) and the cost of a spare key.

9. A participant may withdraw from the lock box program at any time by
contacting the fire department. The lock box will be removed from the residence
and the key returned to the participant.

10. Participants may be contacted annually by the fire department to insure our
records stay current.
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Residential Lock Box Waiver

Name of Property Owner and Occupant: _____________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Telephone No.: ________________________

The above named property owner and/or occupant for myself, heirs,
administrators and successors hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify
the fire department officials, employees, and agents from any and all claims
of loss, damage or liability of any kind, nature and description including
reasonable attorney fees in connection with the fire departments involvement
in the Residential Lock Box Program. Furthermore, it is understood that the
fire department holding the master key for the community in which the
program is located is responsible for the administration of the Residential
Lock Box Program.

I hereby grant permission to fire department personnel to access and enter

the above property for purposes of responding to an emergency call or
conduct a duly requested welfare check on any occupants.

I agree to work in cooperation with the fire department to install the Lock Box
at the location above.

I agree to accept communication with fire department officials concerning the

administration of the Residential Lock Box Program including, but not limited
to annual contact confirming the operation of an installed lock box.

Accepted by:

__________________________________________
Property Owner or Occupant / Date

__________________________________________
Fire Department Representative / Date

Supply this form to fire department personnel upon installation of

Residential Lock Box
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Residential Lock Box

Contact Information

Please provide a minimum of (1) one emergency contact

number. A copy of this form will be retained by the fire
department to facilitate administration of the Residential
Lock Box Program.

Please advise persons listed as Emergency Contacts they

may be contacted by fire department personnel should the
resident be unavailable, during emergencies or for
administrative purposes.

Residents contact information

Name ______________________________
Address ____________________________
_____________________
Phone #_____________________________

Emergency Contact

Name ______________________________
Phone #_____________________________
Relationship _________________________

Emergency Contact (optional)

Name ______________________________
Phone #_____________________________
Relationship _________________________