by SpillResponse | Jan 6, 2019 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Not everything goes as planned and when the chips are down, that’s when First Call Environmental is there for you. First Call responded to an overturned tractor trailer that slid down an embankment releasing an estimated 100 gallons of diesel...
by SpillResponse | Nov 30, 2018 | #SpillLife, Latest Response, Safety Corner
Employees should inspect the following vehicle systems to determine if they are working properly: Brakes: Brakes should provide even and balanced braking. Also check that brake fluid is at the proper level. Cooling System: Ensure a proper mixture of 50/50 antifreeze...
by SpillResponse | Nov 30, 2018 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Hazmat, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
It was a damp fall day when First Call Environmental Charlotte, NC was dispatched to a release of glue from a 55 gallon drum. Upon arrival, crews discovered that the material had released in a trailer but approximately 80% had made it onto the surface of the parking...
by SpillResponse | Oct 29, 2018 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
FCE arrived onsite and found an estimated 10-15-gallon paint release from a load shift that damaged numerous containers of paint impacting a large portion of the trailer. FCE’s crew donned level C PPE as the paint was flammable with a very strong odor. FCE...
by SpillResponse | Oct 28, 2018 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, adjusting the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention...
by SpillResponse | Oct 3, 2018 | #SpillLife, New Location
First Call is excited to announce our newest location in Winston-Salem NC! With a two hour service area, this location is able to respond into Southwest VA, Western NC, along with assisting in Raleigh and Charlotte NC area. If you have an environmental situation,...
