FULLERTON

The city’s fire officials are warning residents to be wary of phone solicitors claiming to collect donations on behalf of the Fire Department and the Fullerton Firefighters’ Assn. Officers have received a number of calls in the past month from residents reporting such solicitors. This week, a few residents reported calls from people claiming to represent a group supporting disabled firefighters. They asked for cash, and some implied that a portion of the collection funds will go to the Fire Department. Fire Chief Stephen P. Magliocco said the department has no affiliation with the organization of phone solicitors.