Five firefighters with the Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company have been suspended as the company investigates whether they responded to a call under the influence of alcohol.

KDKA has confirmed five members of the volunteer fire company in Shaler Township have been accused of being under the influence while responding to a call on East Genessee Street on Aug. 2.

An Allegheny County Emergency Services spokesperson said someone reported smelling smoke in a home, but it ended up being a false alarm. A concerned citizen filed a complaint with the township, leading to the internal investigation.

Sources told KDKA the firefighters may have been drinking at a nearby bar, and at least one firefighter may be in a leadership role.

The Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company said in a statement on Wedne

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