A Spencer County firefighter showed symptoms of drug exposure after assisting an overdose patient.
He was exposed to fentanyl while administering Narcan to the unresponsive patient, according to WHAS.
Officers said the firefighter likely inhaled the drug, adding that it could have been fatal.
The firefighter was treated by their colleagues and transported to the hospital by EMS. He was released after treatment.
"We're thankful that the patient and all first responders are safe from the incident," the department said on social media. "This, however, highlights some of the dangers of our occupation you might not often think about."
