RCS Emergency Services
Meet the Team
At the core of our emergency response operations is a dedicated team of professionals with extensive experience in industrial safety, fire protection, and crisis management. Each member brings a unique background and specialized training, united by a shared commitment to protecting people, property, and the environment. Get to know the individuals behind the scenes who ensure readiness, resilience, and rapid response in every situation.
Joseph Russo
Co-founder/ER Director
Joseph's Professional Journey
Joseph began his career in emergency response in the early 2000s at the Valero Refinery in Texas City. He went on to gain valuable experience at the ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins facility before joining the BP Refinery in Texas City, which later became Marathon GBR. There, he proudly carried on a family legacy as the third generation to work at the facility. He was also seated as the Emergency Response Manager/Fire Chief at the Air Products Texas City Ammonia facility. At each of these sites, Joseph served as a dedicated member of the industrial fire department. Joseph Has also showed his dedication and hard work in pursuing his bachelor's degree in Fire Science & Emergency Management from Columbia Southern University.
Jesse Crummel
Co-founder/ER Director
Expertise in Emergency Response & Hazardous Materials Management
With over 12 years of dedicated experience in emergency response, Jesse offers a robust and comprehensive background in hazardous materials operations, chemical transfers, and firefighting across a wide range of environments. Jesse' career has encompassed critical incidents such as rollover tanker transfers, leaking railcars, marine oil spills, and industrial chemical releases—each requiring technical precision and rapid, high-stakes decision-making.
Jesse' qualifications include specialized training in marine firefighting, wildland firefighting, and industrial fire suppression, supported by active service as a municipal firefighter. Jesse has led and collaborated on complex emergency operations, from marine response and containment efforts to industrial site mitigation and recovery.