Fire chief issues solicitor alert

Marble Falls Fire Chief Russell Sander issued an alert Thursday, May 12, concerning fire extinguisher and equipment maintenance solicitors.

“It has come to the attention of Marble Falls Fire Rescue that there is a company visiting local businesses asking to inspect, and offering to sell fire extinguishers,” said the chief. “Some business owners are unsure if these individuals are members of the local fire department.

“This company is not connected to, nor does it represent Marble Falls Fire Rescue or the Texas State Fire Marshal,” he emphasized.

Marble Falls Fire Rescue periodically inspects businesses throughout the city, and enforces the fire code and ordinances as adopted by Marble Falls City Council to create a fire safe community.”

He said Marble Falls Fire Rescue inspectors will be dressed in an official Marble Falls Fire Rescue uniform.

“If you have any question about whether an individual asking to inspect the fire extinguishers or fire protection equipment of your building is a member of Marble Falls Fire Rescue, please contact the Fire Department at 830-693-4060,” he said.