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Beware of Fraudulent Fire Inspectors!

Opportunists are always present, but never so much as when the economy is struggling. Fire departments in the region are indicating an increase of both individuals and fire protection companies posing in official-looking clothing, and performing questionable “inspections” in local businesses. And individual will typically enter businesses suggesting that they represent the fire department, and state that they “need to take a look at the system,” “need to inspect the system” or other similar statement. After these fraudulent inspections, businesses typically receive an invoice for various services that are allegedly performed. The invoice is then followed by aggressive and professional collection efforts.

The Folsom Fire Department inspects businesses on a regualr basis. Folsom Fire Department employees wear badges and shoulder patches, and drive official fire department vehicles; they carry official identification cards with them, and never use private companies to conduct business inspections.

Business owners, managers and employees should not let anyone inspect their fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, hood systems, or any other protection devices unless they are under annual contracts or reach another agreement for a specific fire protection service prior to the service call.

For more information see the FAQS at www.folsom.ca.us/depts/fire