Latest Response – That sinking feeling….
On an early fall day First Call Richmond, VA was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle into a reservoir with a fuel release. Crews responded immediately and arrived on site within an hour and began to assist the onsite agencies with containment of the fuel. Fuel and...
First Call family 3rd quarter meeting wrap up
This past week the First Call Family assembled from locations and departments to attend the 3rd quarter meeting in Ashland, VA. These meetings are a part of our culture and allow for inspiration, face to face communication, team building and of course training! Our...
Safety Corner – Winter Safety
Safety Tips to Prevent Winter-Related Workplace Accidents A strong safety culture extends to all seasons, even in the winter when cold weather conditions can play havoc on your employees. This time of year, cold stress that can result in hypothermia or frostbite is a...
Latest Response – More than 1,000 gallons of sodium permanganate spill
Late on Friday evening of September 27,2019, more than 1,000 gallons of sodium permanganate, stored in an aboveground storage tank spilled over the concrete containment berm throughout the building flowing outside impacting the road, both drainage ditches, an earthen...
Safety Corner – Flu Season
It’s that time again. Flu season is upon us, so now is the time to get your annual flu vaccine to reduce your risk of contracting the flu, and to limit the spread of flu throughout your community. While seasonal flu viruses are detected year-round in the United...
Emergency Tanker Operation Training
On September 19th, First Call Environmental In partnership with Howard Sheppard Inc and Chanceys Wrecker Service, hosted an emergency tanker operations class in Augusta Georgia. Instructed by Southern Regional Operations Manager Dwayne Womble and coordinated by Sales...
FCE welcomes our new location – Kensington, PA
Please join us in welcoming our newest field office to the First Call Environmental response network! Our New Kensington, PA located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA is open and ready to respond 24/7, 365 for you and ready to show you, "The First Call Difference!" One...
Latest Response – UN3501 Flammable Adhesive
First Call Baltimore was contacted to respond to an incident involving a release from a compressed cylinder of a UN3501 Flammable Adhesive. Another contractor had been involved in the incident from the start, however, our customer was not trusting of their methods to...
September Safety Corner – National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month, is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is "Prepared, Not Scared." With hurricane season in full swing, I wanted to take this opportunity to...
Latest Response – 400 gallons of gasoline spilled
On May 7,2019 a tanker filled with fuel rolled over right before the afternoon commute spilling over 400 gallons of gasoline and closing four ramps near US 33 and I-270. The Ohio EPA & DOT along with the City of Dublin, OH Fire & Police Departments responded...