Pittsburgh (PA) Firefighter Takes Near-Lethal Dose of Heroin in Firehouse

A Pittsburgh firefighter who works at the Engine 37 Firehouse in Manchester overdosed on heroin at the fire station on Aug. 10, police say.

Police say a fellow firefighter discovered the firefighter on the floor in the locker room with needle was near his body, according to Target 11. The firefighter was revived with Narcan.

Police searched the locker of the firefighter and discovered heroin and drug paraphernalia. The city and firefighter’s union declined to comment on the case. No charges have been filed.

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