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HAWAII COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT June 9, 2017 <br /> OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF <br /> MEDIA RELEASE <br /> Possible Smoke Detector Inspection Scam <br /> The Hawai`i County Fire Department has received numerous complaints from the public <br /> regarding solicitations for inspection and/or installation of smoke detectors. The resident would <br /> be offered a free smoke detector inspection and battery replacement. Subsequent solicitation for <br /> the purchase of new systems would then take place. Residents reported that the solicitor stated <br /> that they were there with the approval of the Fire Department. The Hawaii County Fire <br /> Department would like to stress that the Department has NOT provided any individual or <br /> company with any support or approval for smoke detector inspections on behalf of the Fire <br /> Department. The Department advises our community to have the solicitor provide <br /> identification. If there is any doubt in the validity of the solicitor's identity and/or <br /> representations, the public is strongly encouraged to call the Hawai`i County Fire Department at <br /> 932-2900 M- F, 7:30am to 4:30 pm or 961-8336 after hours or on weekends. If it is safe to do <br /> so,please document the solicitor's vehicle license plate number and identification for non - HFD <br /> personnel. <br /> The Hawai`i County Fire Department does have a smoke detector installation program <br /> for select population demographics. Hawai`i County Fire Department personnel will always be <br /> in their Hawai`i County Fire Department uniform and arrive in an Official Hawai`i County Fire <br /> Department vehicle. <br /> The Fire Department will forward any concerns to the proper authorities. <br /> Thank you and be safe. <br /> 4Ip <br /> DARREN J. ROSARIO <br /> Fire Chief <br />