Project Spotlight – Sticky Situation
First Call Stafford, VA was recently requested to respond to an estimated 800 gallon release of a resin material impacting an inside production area as well as a paved outside area. The facility had placed sand on the release in order to contain it. Upon arrival, the...
October Safety Corner – Fire Prevention
As we know, home fires are the biggest public safety threat facing U.S. and Canadian families today, with one home fire reported every 86 seconds. Learn About Fires In just two minutes a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes a residence can be engulfed in...
In Memoriam – Nic Ruble
Nicolas Logan “Nic’ Ruble, 31, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born on May 10, 1989, in Salem, Va.; son of Bruce Ruble and Deborah “Debbie” Grogan. He was a graduate of Craig County High and later attended Virginia Western Community...
Latest Response – Large tar emulsion release
First Call Environmental New Jersey was dispatched to a large tar emulsion release that impacted several drains as well as a long stretch of creek. Several days had passed from the time the incident had occurred until the time First Call was engaged. This allowed the...
First Call Cares – September 2020
On Tuesday September 22, 2020, in continuance with the First Call Cares program, First Call Environmental assisted our neighboring community with an on going project. Powhatan County Volunteer Fire Department Company 4 (Fine Creek) in Powhatan, VA received a grant...
September Safety Corner – Tailgate Safety Meetings
Tailgate safety meeting are a requirement for all projects that First Call Environmental completes. These are short, informational meetings conducted at the start of the project by the site safety officer. The purpose of the tailgate safety meeting is to review the...
Latest Response – Release of Methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI)
First Call Environmental was requested to respond to a release of Methylene diphenyl isocyanate or MDI. MDI is used primarily in the manufacturing of urethane and foams. It is a hazardous material and can irritate skin as well as the respiratory tract. The team was...
August Safety Corner – First Aid
The Importance of First Aid and CPR Training on the Job Unpleasant though it may be, the fact remains that accidents do happen in the workplace. When accidents occur on the job, you cannot be a helpless witness, since simply standing by can potentially worsen the...
Please welcome Mike, our new Vice President of Operations for First Call Environmental
It is our pleasure to welcome Mike Tomaszewski as the new Vice President of Operations for First Call Environmental. Mike began on Monday, July 27th. As Vice President, Mike will oversee day-to-day company operations, define and implement operational strategies,...
Project Spotlight – “Difficult Conditions”
First Call was recently called to respond to a tractor trailer incident with fuel release in Knoxville, Tennessee. The trailer trailer had veered off the interstate and traveled down a 100' embankment rupturing its fuel tank impacting the soil below. Crews responded...
