Someone posing as a Honolulu Fire Department worker tried to get inside a Pearl City home this week, a warning sign for homeowners across the island.

• A man claimed to represent HFD and offered a fire blanket and a safety demonstration at the door.
• He left quickly once the residents refused to let him in.
• HFD does not do home demonstrations and does not recommend fire blankets, so any such visit is a red flag.
• The pitch fits a common scam pattern: use a trusted agency's name to talk your way inside.

Outlook: Residents should expect more door-to-door attempts like this and call the fire department directly to check any fire-related solicitation.