Should I use fireproof filing storage for USB drives and other digital media?

Standard fireproof filing cabinets are rated to keep interior temperatures below 350°F during a fire — the threshold for paper survival. However, digital media (USB drives, hard drives, CDs) fail at much lower temperatures — typically 125–150°F. For digital media, you need a media-rated fireproof storage unit, which maintains interior temps below 125°F in a fire. These are sold as 'media safes' or 'data safes.' If you're storing irreplaceable digital files physically, invest in a proper media-rated container. For redundancy, offsite cloud backup is the most reliable approach. For paper records, a standard UL-rated fire cabinet works fine. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries fireproof options — call 888-719-4960.