Alert from Wiltshire Fire Brigade - Bogus Fire Fighters Safety Calls

WILTSHIRE Fire Brigade is warning residents to be on their guard after news that bogus fire fighters are operating in Oxfordshire.

The fraudsters are calling on households claiming to be carrying out fire risk assessments with the intention of gaining entry into people's homes.

Steve Law, Wiltshire Fire Brigade's community safety manager, said: "There have been no reports of this kind of activity taking place in the county but I recommend that people are on their guard, especially in the run up to Christmas.

I would like to reassure the public that our fire fighters who are on community fire safety duty wear uniform and always carry official identification cards. If someone claims to be working for the fire brigade and is not in uniform or does not have an ID card then they should not be let into the house under any circumstances."

The brigade advises householders if they are unsure as to the person's identity to leave them outside, lock the door and call the brigade on (01380) 731130.