How many times do people expect their home to catch on fire? A fire is never expected, which is why it is important to have a fireproof wall safe in your home. If you are about to get a safe and you are doing your research go that extra mile and get something that is fire resistant and waterproof. How many time have you heard a person say "We lost everything in the fire"? You might not be able to save your furniture and your clothes or your appliances but you can definitely save your passports, documents, cash and jewelry.
Be aware that there are many kinds of fire resistant wall safes. When you are looking at these safes read the description about them and find out how long they can last in a fire. Many times you will be told how long the safe can last in a fire but other times you might find out how many degrees a safe can withstand. Heavy duty safe boxes can last about 3 hours in burning flames safely protecting your possessions.
It does not hurt to be extra protective especially if you are already planning to get a safe you just need to pay a little more. If you just buy a safe to avoid burglary you will still have worries about all the contents of your safe.
AMSEC safes are top of the line safes that make many fireproof models. A couple of the best fireproof vaults made by AMSEC are the WFS149 and the WES149. It features a combination lock and pull out trays. It will protect against a fire and also features tamper- proof doors. You can also try Honeywell which also makes top of the line fireproof safes. You can identify a good quality fireproof wall safe if it deep and thick. It is made from stainless steel and very well insulated through the walls and door. You might want to worry more about potential fires then a thief when it comes to elaborate documents.