A 38-year-old firefighter is dead after ingesting pills given to him by a colleague of his at the fire station in Orange Walk. It is now being speculated that the firefighter, David Peters, overdosed on the medication, which was given to him by a co-worker, who had apparently told him that it would enable him to overcome his habit of heavy drinking—something that Peters’ wife said he struggled with.

After he took the medication, however, Peters began to experience diarrhea, and he soon began to suffer from other severe symptoms. He was rushed to the Northern Regional Hospital, where he died sometime after 9:00 last night.

Police were reportedly told by the doctor who attended to Peters prior to his death that he might have overdosed on the medication that he was given. A bottle that is believed to have contained the pills has been recovered, and police are investigating the matter. At this time, the co-worker who purportedly gave Peters the bottle of pills has not been identified.

The Fire Chief, Colin Gillet, told 7News that the department is awaiting the results of a post-mortem exam on Peters’ body and will be providing financial assistance to Peters’ family so that they can cover funeral expenses.

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