First Onsite Property Restoration

Wishing our clients, partners, and teams all the best in the year ahead. #YearAhead #HappyNewYear #FirstOnsite

A powerful message from Norris H. Gearhart, CR on an issue that’s reshaping our industry. The overlap of infectious, chemical, and trauma-related hazards is growing, and preparedness has never been more essential. Norris’s insight is a timely reminder of how rapidly our industry is changing and why we must continue to evolve with it. Our team at First Onsite is committed to stepping up in this space: strengthening protocols, building expertise, and preparing our teams for the increasing complexity of these hazards. This is the work that protects our people, our clients, and our communities, and it’s work we take seriously. Proud to see this conversation highlighted by Cleanfax Magazine. #RestorationIndustry #BiohazardPreparedness #FirstOnSite

For years, First Onsite has had the privilege of standing alongside the people of the Caribbean. Supporting local officials, business owners, and insurance partners in building stronger readiness, response, and recovery before and after hurricanes and other natural disasters. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, our teams in Jamaica, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States are working hand-in-hand with local contractors, community leaders, and organizations to help restore operations and stability. One of the reasons First Onsite is a leading disaster recovery partner across North America and the Caribbean is our understanding that our most important role is to support, taking guidance from those who know their communities best, and executing with precision, professionalism, and respect. Recovery in the Caribbean has always been a collective, resilient, and deeply rooted effort. We’re grateful to play a small part in that strength, and to work together toward helping the region move forward, safely, respectfully, and together. #FirstOnsite #PropertyRestoration #DisasterRecovery #HurricaneMelissa #CommunityPartnership #RebuildingTogether #RestoreRebuildRise

Following his recent feature in Facility Executive, Brian Speckhals is again sharing critical insights, now with a focus on the education sector. In this Spaces4Learning article, Brian explores the hidden risks that linger long after the flames are out, including water and mold damage that can disrupt learning environments if not addressed quickly and strategically. For campus and education leaders, preparedness is about more than prevention. It’s about having the right partner in place to protect students, staff, and operations when the unexpected happens. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4nI8auS #CampusResilience #EducationFacilities #FireSafety #DisasterPreparedness #FirstOnsite

Next week is ASHE’s Health Care Facilities & Engineering Week (Oct 19-25), where we celebrate the healthcare facilities & engineering teams who keep hospitals safe, compliant, and moving every day behind the scenes. Within our Healthcare Practice, our role is simple: support your work when the unexpected happens with ICRA-informed protocols, survey-ready documentation, and 24/7 rapid response to protect operations and occupant safety. If you’d like an introduction to our practice or a pre-loss walkthrough, meet our Healthcare Team: https://bit.ly/4q6Ucov #FirstOnsiteHealthcare #ASHE #CelebrateFE #HospitalOperations #PatientSafety #HealthCareFacilitiesEngineeringWeek

Leadership grounded in training, compassion, and doing the right thing: that’s Jesus Miranda. Watch his Cleanfax Magazine interview on the path from Caracas to leading sensitive biohazard work: https://bit.ly/46ir0TT Thank you Cleanfax Magazine for the spotlight! #WeAreFirstOnsite #TogetherWeRise #CBRT #Biohazard #EnvironmentalCleanup

Attending BOMEX 2025 in Halifax? Don’t miss our own Jim Mandeville as he joins the panel on climate resilience and risk management—a vital discussion shaping the future of our industry. 📍 The panel is scheduled for: Wednesday, Sept 17th at 10:30 AM ADT It’s a session you won’t want to miss! #BOMEX2025 #FirstOnsite #ClimateResilience #RiskManagement #PropertyRestoration #BusinessContinuity #ResilienceLeadership

We’re proud to spotlight Jesús Miranda for earning his CBRT (Certified Bio-Recovery Technician) certification: another milestone reflecting our commitment to investing in our teams and strengthening our biohazard and environmental cleanup capabilities.   When incidents involve sensitive hazards, rigorous training matters. So does a commitment to doing it right. Jesus's dedication elevates how we protect our own people as well as the communities we serve, in line with industry best practices. Thank you to C&R Magazine for the coverage, and to Robert B., Thomas Licker, CEICR, CBRM, and Norris H. Gearhart, CR for your leadership in championing this team and this initiative. #WeAreFirstOnsite #SafetyFirst #BioRecovery #SpecialtyContractor #CBRT #EnvironmentalCleanup #PropertyRestoration #FirstOnsite

Erin is well offshore and moving away from direct U.S. impact, but much of the East Coast can still expect dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding in these next few days. Our teams are monitoring closely and ready with temporary power, water removal, drying & dehumidification, temporary roofing & board-ups, and debris support, from Florida to New England. ✅ Track the official NHC Updates Here: https://bit.ly/4mSnXaf ✅ Find our guide to Water Damage Recovery Here: https://bit.ly/4mZNej5 And please reach out if you have concerns for your property. We’re here to help. #HurricanePrep #FacilitiesManagement #RiskManagement #PropertyRestoration

What does it really mean for a healthcare facility to be patient-ready? Our healthcare team at First Onsite is proud to be part of the conversation featured in HFM Magazine's recent article, where we explored how specialized restoration practices can support safety, compliance, and continuity in healthcare environments. Thank you to our own Jason Bolin for his thought leadership, and the healthcare team for providing restoration and response services designed for patient-first care and compliance under pressure. Michael Murphy Dan Bedregal Dan McLaughlin Tom Pasisis Nicholas Derbish Chuck Dodd Paul Boden Erica Graham-Adams Don Seeley Whitney Reynolds Paul-Daniel Kaczetow #BuiltForHealthcare #PatientReady #HealthcareFacilities #FacilityManagement #FirstOnsite #PatientSafety #ICRA #InfectionPrevention #FacilityManagement #HealthcareInnovation #Resilience