by SpillResponse | May 5, 2020 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat
With many states lessening the quarantine restrictions and many businesses reopening, First Call stands ready to provide single deep cleaning services along with scheduled preventative disinfecting services to keep you and your team safe. First Call provides turn key...
by SpillResponse | Apr 17, 2020 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Waste Management
First Call was contacted to respond to a chemical reaction causing a drum to expand in a warehouse. The drum contained an oxidizer and was showing a buildup of pressure. Upon arrival, the supervisor performed an assessment of the situation. A temperature was taken of...
by SpillResponse | Mar 29, 2020 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response
In the early hours of a late winter morning, First Call Environmental was contacted by one of our partners to assist with tractor trailer fire with fuel release. Initial reports did not indicate the full scope of work that involved a truck fire underneath a bridge....
by SpillResponse | Mar 26, 2020 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Hazmat, Safety Corner
Coronavirus: What We Know and What We Can Do A new coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly spreading around the globe and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the disease a pandemic. As employers, we should take precautions to ensure the safety of our...
by SpillResponse | Mar 18, 2020 | Community, Emergency Response, Hazmat
In these uncertain times, First Call stands ready to respond to the challenges that unfold. From chemical and petroleum based releases to virus decontamination, First Call stands ready to respond. FIRST CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE 800-646-1290 (toll...
by SpillResponse | Jan 23, 2020 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
First Call Winston Salem, NC was requested to respond to a small release of mercury in a utility closet at a medical facility. Upon arrival, it was determined that the “small” release consisted of one pound of mercury. An attempt had been made to clean the...
