Cork City Fire Brigade expands role to respond to drug overdoses, administering naloxone with HSE support.

Cork City Fire Brigade now has a critical need for crews to respond to drug overdoses, with firefighters trained to administer naloxone to reverse opioid overdose effects. The HSE has provided the vials, and training is underway. According to Second Officer Victor Shine, this role is being taken on in conjunction with HSE partners due to the increase in opioid overdoses in the city.

May 09, 2024
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