Olive Fire Department becomes first in Creek County to carry cyanide poisoning antidote

OLIVE — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first fire department in Creek County to carry Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT), a life-saving antidote for cyanide poisoning. This advancement is made possible through a partnership with Heartland Medical Direction and Creek County Ambulance Service.

Cyanide exposure is one of the most lethal forms of poisoning and is commonly associated with s…