Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery
Essel’s team of agile, boots-on-the-ground resources are trained to respond quickly during environmental disasters. From the wildfires in California to oil spills, train derailments, and other catastrophes, Essel is equipped with the personnel you need to lead response efforts or seamlessly integrate with your existing team.
Download Our Emergency Response Brochure
Our brochure outlines the details of our emergency response services. Read more about emergency services, past disaster responses, and restoration projects completed by the E-team.

E-Team: Responsive, Exceptional Personnel
Essel provides technical professionals who understand and deliver emergency response services. Here is our full list of available experts:
- Hazwoper
- Asbestos Certified Inspectors and supervisors
- OSHA 30 Trained personnel
- SSHO (Site Safety and Health Officer)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Environmental Technicians
- Professional Geologist & Engineers
- Cleanup personnel
- Arborists
Emergency Response Experience
We’ve deployed 150-person crews for year-long engagements, as well as 10 person crews for short-term clean up jobs. No matter what, we’re ready to respond.
Oil Spill Response
- Team Deployed: 15 Personnel
- Project Length: 3 Months
- Specialists: Certified Industrial Hygienists, IH Technicians
Industrial Chemical Spill
- Team Deployed: 15 Personnel
- Project Length: 7 Days
- Specialists: Hazwoper trained personnel, IH Technicians
Camp Fire Response
- Team Deployed: 155 Personnel
- Project Length: 12 Months
- Specialists: HazMat Sampling (Asbestos), Soil Sampling, Air Sampling, Task Force Leaders, Management
Thomas Fire Response
- Team Deployed: 34 Personnel
- Project Length: 6 Weeks
- Specialists: HazMat Sampling, Task Force Leaders, Soil Sampling
Carr Fire & Mendocino Complex Response
- Team Deployed: 45 Personnel
- Project Length: 12 Weeks
- Specialists: HazMat Sampling, Task Force Leaders, Soil Sampling
Disaster Recovery Experts
Essel doesn’t just send bodies, we send experts. Our teams are professional, experienced, and communicative, and we’ve been a go-to resource for environmental services since 2001. Our ability to respond rapidly across the nation is why restoration companies trust us to support their teams, maintain compliance across different regulations, and avoid delays.
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