CUSTOMER CASEMistlebach Fire Station

CLIQ® Go solves a fire brigade’s lost key problem

Challenge

For 140 years, the voluntary fire brigade in Mistelbach has not only been fighting the dangers created by fires, but has also provided first aid in special operations, such as vehicle recoveries and rescue work. An additional assistance service is also in place to provide regional aid in the event of a disaster and to support or relieve fire brigades in large assignments (such as large-scale fires, natural disasters, supplying emergency provisions to the population or clearing roads).

Michael Holzschuh, assistant commander of the voluntary fire brigade, outlined the requirements for a locking system clearly: “Quick response is essential if we are called out and every second counts. And it’s easy for things to get lost. To lose a key is particularly irritating. 50 colleagues, which means 50 keys. In the past, losing a key was a major problem. We can’t allow just anyone to have access.”

Solution

Alexander Kopp, from the Parndorf company of the same name specialising in security technology, recommended ASSA ABLOY: “The major advantage of the CLIQmaster key system is the easy key management. One key for all cylinders. Programming is easy and there are no additional software costs. Access can be defined individually for every key and blocked again easily if a key is lost.” The CLIQ principle has also made retrofitting much easier, as no cables need to be routed for the installation. The power supply is provided via batteries in the key, which are extremely easy to replace, and not via the cylinder.

CLIQ Go is designed for small organizations without specialist security teams — and is based on the same wireless, key-operated CLIQ access control technology that secures sensitive critical infrastructure sites Europe-wide. With CLIQ Go, anyone can manage their own security from a smartphone app. Now it is straightforward for Mistelbach’s fire brigade to block lost keys or even authorise new users directly from the app.

If they want to restrict access to certain times or days, a few swipes on a screen is all it takes. Plus, CLIQ’s single programmable key profile makes it easy for locksmiths to keep CLIQ Go spares in stock.

Company: Mistelbach volunteer fire brigade

Type: Public services

Location: Mistelbach, Austria

ASSA ABLOY components: CLIQ Go master key system from the IKON brand with 15 locking cylinders and 50 keys

ASSA ABLOY brand: IKON

ASSA ABLOY partner: Alexander Kopp Schlosserei & Sicherheitstechnik, Parndorf

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