Fireproof & Document Safes · FireKing
FireKing Classic 2-1825-C
3.4/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
I'd choose this 25-inch-deep, 2-drawer letter cabinet when the lock matters: a UL-listed Medeco high-security key lock, UL Class 350 for 1 hour, impact rating, a 30-minute ETL media rating and follower blocks.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best for backup drives and a better lock in Best Fireproof File Cabinet for Home – 5 Picks by Filing Space: Households filing letter-size records and backup drives who want a pick-resistant lock; it takes letter folders only and weighs roughly 257 to 287 lb depending on the listing.
What we like
- UL-listed Medeco high-security key lock, upgradable
- UL Class 350 1 hour, impact rated, ETL media 30 minutes
- About 1.4 cu ft per drawer with follower blocks included
What to know first
- Letter-size only in this model
- Rekeying Medeco locks is costly, per a r/Locksmith thread
Product details
| Brand | FireKing |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fireking |
| Model | 2-1825-CPA |
| Part number | 2-1825-CPA |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 25.06 inches x 17.75 inches x 27.75 inches |
| Item weight | 257 pounds |
| Color | Parchment |
| Size | 27.75" H x 17.75" W 25.06" D |
| Fire rating | UL Class 350, 1 hour, impact rated |
| Media rating | ETL, 30 minutes |
| Water | ETL water resistant (sprinkler and hose) |
| Drawers | 2 letter, each 10-3/8 H x 12-3/16 W x 19-3/4 D in |
| Exterior | 27-3/4 H x 25-1/16 D in (17.75 in wide per the Amazon listing) |
| Weight | 257 lb (Amazon, Safe and Vault Store); DigitalBuyer lists 287 lb |
| Lock | UL-listed Medeco high-security key lock |
| After-fire | Lifetime warranty and free replacement after fire |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- Two letter-size file drawers built with high sides for use with hanging folders and 1 follower block per drawer
- Has UL listed high-security Medeco locks. Picking and drilling resistant lock. Keys cannot be duplicated except through FireKing. Access to vital records limited to authorized key holders only
- Fireproof insulation is 100% gypsum reinforced by a 1” x 2” lattice made of 14-gauge galvanized welded steel wire, providing complete peace of mind from fire, impact, or explosion
From the product's Amazon listing, as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC. The seller writes this text, not us, and Amazon may change it.
What owners say
Summarized from 2 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- Strong fire and water protection in a tidy design
- Looks good enough for a room people see
Complaints
- Replacing or rekeying the Medeco locks is expensive, a locksmith on r/Locksmith notes
Sources: Safe and Vault Store customer reviews: FireKing 2-1825-C · r/Locksmith: Fire King file cabinets with Medeco locks
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