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The wildfire sparked on May 1, 2016 in a forest in the outskirts of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Bone-dry forests acted as kindling for this wildfire to spiral out of control. Within hours, the fire edged closer to residential and commercial Fort McMurray, and by May 3, it had engulfed approximately 2,400 homes in the area...

(MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 20, 2021) – FIRST ONSITE Property Restoration, Canada’s leading property restoration company, has strengthened its presence in Southwestern Ontario with the opening of a new branch in Windsor. The launch of the new Windsor location demonstrates the company’s commitment to customers and insurance partners, as First Onsite seeks to be positioned to...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 29, 2021 – FirstOnSite Restoration, Canada’s leading property restoration company, today announced that eight North American sister companies from Canada, the U.S., and Puerto Rico have adopted the Canadian name and are moving to a new unified brand – FIRST ONSITE. “FIRST ONSITE is looking to redefine the industry with its unwavering...

FORT WORTH, Texas – March 2, 2021 – Interstate Restoration, one of the largest emergency response planning, mitigation and reconstruction service providers for commercial enterprises in North America, has acquired Trilink Restoration Services, LLC., one of Oklahoma’s largest, privately owned and locally operated property restoration companies. This acquisition expands Interstate’s reach in the region and...

MISSISSAUGA, ON., December 11, 2020 – FIRST ONSITE , Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, has fortified its commercial team in the Prairies with the promotion of Mark Ahearn to Senior Project Manager for Complex Claims, Prairies. FIRST ONSITE ’s growth and success in the region required a skilled, experienced project manager who could...

MISSISSAUGA, ON., December 11, 2020 – FIRST ONSITE, Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, has fortified its commercial team in the Prairies with the promotion of Mark Ahearn to Senior Project Manager for Complex Claims, Prairies. FIRST ONSITE’s growth and success in the region required a skilled, experienced project manager who could handle complicated...

(MISSISSAUGA, November 23, 2020) – FIRST ONSITE , Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, has strengthened its presence in Alberta and Saskatchewan with the signing of an agreement to acquire Spectrum Restoration, a family run business since 2006. Spectrum Restoration is a regional full-service commercial and residential restoration leader with experience managing commercial large...

Why is it important to know about common fire safety violations? Fires can wreak havoc on any commercial property in a matter of minutes. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2018 alone, 500,000 structural fires were reported in the United States – that’s one fire every 63 seconds. These fires accounted for more...

Business fire prevention and safety should be of the upmost importance with unprecedented growth in wildfires. In fact, the past few years have seen both a dramatic acceleration in the frequency and intensity of wildfires around the globe. Whether it’s devastating bushfires in Australia, record rainforest fires in the Amazon or deadly wildfires throughout North...

Fires can wreak havoc. But sometimes what is left behind after a fire can be even more devastating — bio-hazardous residue. If it’s not taken care of properly, it can cause severe health problems, further damage to the property, or issues even after the restoration. Things like not securing the property, not testing and cleaning...