FirstOnSite Restoration mobilizing large loss crews to Fort McMurray

(MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 26, 2016) – FirstOnSite Restoration, Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, is mobilizing large loss crews to Fort McMurray today to restore critical infrastructure ahead of the projected return of residents following this month’s catastrophic wildfire.

This mobilization of up to 1,500 personnel will join a smaller crew that has been on site with first responders for several weeks assessing and remediating air quality issues as fire fighters have fought back wildfires in the area. Crews are drawing from both local resources and workers where available, and are supplemented by additional personnel from across the country.

In addition to the trailers and wi-fi cellular hub running now, FirstOnSite will set a larger scale mobile command centre from which it will coordinate restoration efforts – a command and control model that proved highly effective following the devastating fires in Slave Lake. The response will be supported by dozens of trucks and trailers, as well as hundreds of pieces of specialized restoration equipment and logistical support mobilized earlier and waiting in Edmonton.

U.S.-based Interstate Restoration, which has recently joined forces with FirstOnSite through a pending sale, is also readying to send hundreds of pieces of specialized temperature control equipment, generators, and more than 100,000 square feet of temporary housing and office space for the mobile command centre.

For more information on FirstOnSite’s mobilization to Fort McMurray, visit: www.firstonsite.ca or call 1.877.778. 6731, and follow @firstonsite on Twitter at www.twitter.com/firstonsite .

About FirstOnSite

FirstOnSite Restoration L.P. is the leading independent Canadian disaster restoration services provider, providing remediation, restoration and reconstruction services nationwide, and for the U.S. large loss and commercial market.

FirstOnSite’s organizational structure is distinguished within the industry as it provides degrees of speed, scope and scale, including abilities to embrace innovations and technologies that help meet the unique needs of its customers.  With approximately 1,000 employees, 38 locations, 24/7 emergency service and a commitment to customer service, FirstOnSite proudly serves the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. FirstOnSite has been a recipient of the Deloitte Best Managed Company award since 2012, and is an approved vendor for many leading insurance companies and commercial clients. For more information visit: www.firstonsite.ca or call 1.877.778. 6731, and follow @firstonsite on Twitter at www.twitter.com/firstonsite.

Press Contacts:

FirstOnSite: Colin Nekolaichuk, 416-640-5525 ext. 253, colinn@wearemaverick.com