Narcan now available across area agencies

Local first responders to carry potentially lifesaving treatment for opioid overdose
Menard VFD fire station hosted local first responders for a free training on how to store and administer Narcan. The treatment is a nose spray that can reverse the effects of opioid overdose when utilized in a timely manner. MVFD photo.
Menard VFD fire station hosted local first responders for a free training on how to store and administer Narcan. The treatment is a nose spray that can reverse the effects of opioid overdose when utilized in a timely manner. MVFD photo.

Area first responder organizations gathered last week for free Narcan training at the Menard VFD station. Narcan is a treatment now available overthe- counter used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose.

Opioids are powerful, addictive pain medications including fentanyl, a synthetic variety, and hydrocodone which is prescribed by a physician. Heroin is also an opioid.

Fentanyl has made its wa…