January Project Spotlight – 300 gallons of diesel fuel spill
In December, First Call closed a large job in Mooresboro, NC Where a tractor trailer crashed and an estimated 300 gallons of diesel had been released; impacting the roadway, soil, and a ditch line containing water. Upon their arrival, the FCE crew found a wrecker...
Emergency Response Spotlight – December 2021
First Call Environmental, LLC conducted its quarterly manager training in November 2021. During this event, a HAZMAT Rodeo was held to challenge our operations team with several scenarios they are likely to encounter in the field. With a total of five stations...
December Project Spotlight – Release of motor oil as a result of a tractor fire
First Call Environmental, LLC North Carolina Region was activated to respond by a county Emergency Management agency for a release of motor oil as a result of a tractor fire. Crews responded to discover a need for a surface cleanup as well as impact to a retention...
December Safety Corner
What is a near miss and why is it important to First Call Environmental? According to the National Safety Council (NSC) and OSHA Alliance, near misses are events that could have led to bodily harm and/or property loss but didn’t—this time. If the event led to property...
FCE Welcomes Our Newest Location – Savannah, Georgia
Please join First Call Environmental in welcoming the grand opening of our newest service location - Savannah, GA. Our Savannah, GA, office is open and ready to respond 24/7, 365 for you and ready to show you, "The First Call Difference!" Savannah, Georgia Field...
October Project spotlight – Hurricane Ida
First Call Environmental began preparations for Hurricane Ida as it made its way up the Eastern Seaboard. While many focused on the destruction experienced along the Gulf shores, First Call prepared to assist with the impact to come within our own footprint. Company...
September Project Spotlight – A River, Of Diesel, Runs Through It
In the early morning of September 11, 2021, First Call Environmental received a call for service regarding an overturned tanker on interstate I95 Southbound in the heart of Richmond, VA. Initial reports estimated approximately 4500 gallons of diesel released onto the...
FCE Welcomes Our Newest Location – Hagerstown, MD
Please join First Call Environmental in welcoming the grand opening of our newest service location - Hagerstown, MD. Our Hagerstown, MD, office is open and ready to respond 24/7, 365 for you and ready to show you, "The First Call Difference!" Hagerstown, Maryland...
September Safety Corner – National Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 3-9. The theme for this year is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” According to the NFPA, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the...
Eight best practices for getting the most out of your minimum-wage workers
Eight best practices for getting the most out of your minimum-wage workers Deliver Effective Training Promote a Fun Work Environment Offer Real Opportunities for Advancement Communicate Frequently Make Them Feel like Key Players Offer Public Recognition—and Private...