Safety Corner – Electrical Safety While Working from Home
With many Americans working from home during this COVID-19 crisis, it may be necessary for a lot of them to use more devices in the home than they normally do. Plugging computers, printers, copiers, and chargers into extension cords; while setting up at kitchen...
Project Spotlight “Emergency Services and so much more!”
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...
Project Spotlight – The Complete First Call Difference In Action!
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. The incident was on a major roadway causing a very significant traffic backup.
Safety Corner – Coronavirus: What We Know and What We Can Do
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...
First Call Environmental COVID-19 Response
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...
Project spotlight – Mercury cleanup
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 spill...
Safety Corner – All You Ever Wanted to Know About Fire Extinguishers
There are basically four different types or classes of fire extinguishers, each of which extinguishes specific types of fire. Newer fire extinguishers use a picture/labeling system to designate which types of fires they are to be used on so users can quickly identify...
Project Spotlight – Tractor Fire
First Call Environmental's Knoxville Tennessee crew were dispatched to a reported truck fire with a petroleum release. Upon arrival it was clear that the tractor portion of the 18 wheeler was totally destroyed, and that the trailer had extensive damage but was ...
December Safety Corner: Winter Health
There are many reasons why it’s crucial to remain active during the winter season, but many of us tend to think that winter is a great time to relax and skip outside activities. In fact, it’s even more important to exercise in winter than in summer since we often...
First Call Environmental, Making A Difference In Augusta Georgia
At First Call, we strive to both make and be a difference within our communities. First Call Manager Michael Tomaszewski is on his 18th season of being that difference, coaching soccer for the YMCA in Augusta. Knowing full well the difference these team sports make in...