Crime & Safety

New Haven Firefighter On Leave After Being Found Unresponsive

The firefighter was found unresponsive when a dispatch call came in, according to reports.

NEW HAVEN, CT — A city firefighter was placed on leave after he was found unresponsive at the Woodward Avenue fire station over the weekend while on duty.

The New Haven Register reports that firefighters were dispatched to a call around 1:30 p.m. Saturday when the firefighter was found unresponsive. He was transported to the hospital and released the same day.

WTNH reports that Narcan was used to revive the firefighter. The incident is under investigation by the fire department and labor management. To sign up for New Haven breaking news alerts and more, click here.

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