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...
Safety Corner – Opioids in the Workplace
For decades, Americans have been facing a “war on drugs”, and now our nation is in the midst of an unprecedented opioid epidemic that is having a devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities. Since the late 1990’s, with the increase in Doctor’s...
Let First Call Louisville show you “The First Call Difference”
Let First Call Louisville get you back in the swing of things! With our area manager, Wayne Mosely and his team of professionals, First Call Environmental's Louisville KY location is ready to respond for you with just one phone call to 1-800-646-1290. Let First Call...
Latest Response – Fire with chemicals and flammable materials
On June 21st 2019 Fort Gordon and Augusta Fire Department were dispatched to a working fire inside of a waste container box, just outside the west gate of Fort Gordon, located on Gordon Hwy in Augusta GA. Upon their arrival they were notified that the mobile container...
Safety Corner – Dangers of Working in the Heat
As temperatures rise this summer, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds us to be vigilant regarding the potential for Heat Illnesses, and offers strategies to protect ourselves from the dangers of working in hot weather. OSHA's message...
Latest Response – Petroleum Release
On May 5th, First Call Environmental responded to a substantial release of petroleum in a residential neighborhood of Henrico County. Quantity and source of the release was not known, which had impacted multiple residences’ yards, street side ditches, storm water...
Safety Corner – Work fatigue
.Who is at Risk for Fatigue? Nearly everyone has experienced tiredness and an inability to function at an optimal level. But you may not realize just how much fatigue puts you and those around you at risk. Fatigue can happen to anyone, although some are more at risk...
First Call Makes A Difference
The first annual First Responders Appreciation Event took place Friday May 10th at Atlas 42 in Glen Allen, VA. It served as an opportunity for First Call Environmental to come together and cement the bonds that we share as public servants with the Brother and...
Project Spotlight – 2,500 gallons of white paint spilled
On May 1st, a tractor/trailer was involved in an interstate highway accident near Petersburg, VA. As a result, approximately 2,500 gallons of white paint had released along the highway pavement, shoulder, and flowed down an embankment, entering a large stream. Local...