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Detroit Warned Of Imposter Fire Inspectors |
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 |
Detroit, MI - Detroit Executive Fire Commissioner Tyrone Scott and Fire Marshal Charlie Pritchett have issued a warning to all Detroit business owners and residents of possible imposters posing as official Detroit Fire Department, Fire Marshal Division Fire Prevention Inspectors.
An imposter fire inspector has brazenly and illegally collected money from business owners in recent years during the month in August. This announcement is to warn business owners and residents to be aware that no members of the Detroit Fire Department ever collect cash. In order to ensure that visitors to Detroit businesses and residences are official Detroit Fire Marshal Division Fire Prevention Inspectors, residents should be aware of the following Detroit Fire Department regulations:
Fire Prevention Inspectors do not solicit business.
Fire Prevention Inspectors do not accept cash for services rendered.
Fire Prevention Inspectors on-duty are in Fire Department uniforms and have picture identification.
If this occurs, please call one of the Detroit Police District numbers listed below or 911. To verify employment in the Fire Marshal Division, residents can call (313) 596-2954.
Central District
Formerly 1st and 13th Precincts
4747 Woodward Ave.
313-596-1300
Southwestern District
Formerly 2nd and 3rd Precincts
4700 W. Fort St.
313-596-5300
Northeastern District
Formerly 7th and 11th Precincts
5100 E. Nevada
313-596-1100
Western District
Formerly 10th and 12th Precincts
1441 W. 7 Mile Rd.
313-596-1200
Eastern District
Formerly 5th and 9th Precincts
11184 Gratiot
313-596-5500
Northwestern District
Formerly 6th and 8th Precincts
11450 Warwick
313-596-5600
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