The calls I've received have been from a professional fundraising company that solicits funds on behalf of the firefighters' unions in Nashville and Franklin, TN. The telemarketers impersonate firefighters (which they are not) and, when pressed, will state that they "work for the firefighters" or that their "paycheck says 'nashville firefighters' on it". They will tell you that the money they raise "goes to the firefighters". It does not. The small percentage of money that is not kept by the telemarketing company goes directly into the union's coffers. The money does not go to buy equipment for the local fire department or to pay firefghters' salaries. Do not be fooled by these scam artists. The real firefighters who are union members should be ashamed of what this comapany does in their name.
I made the mistake of sending them money a couple of years ago. I do not believe that they are actually a legitimate organization. They have called almost daily for months now, never leaving a message. On the rare occasions I have accidentally answered this number, I have asked them to stop calling. Of course, they do not.
I got a call today from this number. It rang three times and when I picked up the number no one was there. I am on the "Do Not Call" list but I guess nothing is foolproof.