Brinks Fire Safe

Safe from Fire

There are important documents in your home which would either be difficult or impossible to replace if you experienced a fire. Imagine how complicated it would be to obtain copies of certain papers in the event of a fire:

• Diplomas and degrees
• Birth certificates
• Financial documents
• Insurance documents
• Military enlistment or discharge forms
• Papers of sentimental value
• Your home inventory of personal belongings

Even if these documents were once filed with the county clerk, it will still be potentially time-consuming to order new copies if they are lost to a fire. It is best to protect the important documents you have in the event of a fire.

Depending on the size of the Brinks fire safe you choose, you can also store other items such as jewelry, photographs, and other items that you would like to protect from being damaged.

Safe from Flooding

Brinks fire safes often include the additional feature of being flood resistant. This means your important documents and other items are protected in the event of a flood, and will also be protected from the water used by firefighters to douse your home. After all, a fire safe will not be of much use if your documents last through a fire but then get drenched in water.

Shop for a Brinks Fire Safe

Before you begin shopping for a safe you should figure out what features you actually need. Brinks offers a wide variety of fire-resistant safes, each with varying features and costs. Here is a brief listing of fire safes available through Brinks:

• Brinks Waterproof Firesafe 5017: This is a small safe that can accommodate some documents as well as small heirlooms and other items. This safe is locked with a key and can be attached to another object for additional security.

• Brinks Digital Fingerprint Fire Safe 5084DB: This safe is larger than the 5017 model and can hold documents as well as various valuables. This safe also utilizes fingerprint technology, a keypad, and can be locked with a key.

• Brinks Hanging File Fire Safe with Wheels: This safe is appropriate for securing important documents. A cart for the safe is included with purchase.

Safe Requirements

The more features you choose for your safe, the more money the safe will cost. The same principal generally applies to the size of the fire safe you choose as well; the larger the safe, the more expensive it will likely be. Although you can find some very exciting features on some of the available Brinks safes, you should take into consideration your security needs prior to making the purchase.

If you are merely storing some documents which are easily replaced, you may want to purchase the simplest fire safe with the least amount of extra features. On the other hand, if the items you need to store are irreplaceable and sensitive, additional features may help you keep everything safe and secure.

Other Options Available

Brinks is not the only company offering adequate fire safes. Other companies include:

• Sentry
• Liberty
• Honeywell

There are other companies offering suitable fire safes. A quick Internet search or a trip to a local home improvement store will yield several appropriate options.

Another option for important documents is to store them at a bank or credit union in a safety deposit box, but many people feel uncomfortable with placing their important documents in someone else’s care.

Additional Brinks Offerings

Brinks is also well known for providing quality home monitoring services, including notification to local fire rescue services in the event of a home fire. More information regarding available products and services from Brinks can be found on the Brink's website.