CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS / WVAH) — Charleston firefighter Jason Cuffee's on-duty death rocked the capital city last month.

Cuffee, a firefighter and medic with the city for five years, was buried with honors during an official fire department ceremony.

Now, there is new information surrounding Cuffee's passing and the impact it may have on the city as city leaders vow to do a better job at getting their workers help for substance abuse problems.

"Late yesterday afternoon, we were made aware of the state medical examiner's report which stated that firefighter Jason Cuffee had died from an accidental overdose. To say we are heartbroken is an understatement. As first responders, we deal with death unfortunately almost daily but when it's one of your brothers it's an entirely different experience," Charleston Fire Chief Jeffrey Jackson said during a news conference Tuesday.

Charleston Police Chief James "Tyke" Hunt shared what was found in the toxicology report.

"The toxicology report came back with fentanyl and xylazine. Xylazine is not a drug that we are familiar with in this area. It is a powerful veterinarian-grade tranquilizer that is meant for very large animals. The alarming part, the scary part for me, and that I want everyone to listen closely on, is that Narcan will not bring you back," Hunt said.

Cuffee died while on duty at the Oakwood Road fire station. Shortly after his death, Eyewitness News filed a Freedom of Information Act Request with the Charleston Police Department to get a better picture of what happened the night Cuffee died.

Run sheets indicate Cuffee answered eight ambulance calls during his shift before his overdose.

"The top shelf of the locker was examined and on the right hand side was a Gatorade bottle containing a light brown liquid which appeared to be urine," Charleston Detective J.A. McMaster noted in an incident report referencing a search of Cuffee's room, including his duty locker.

"Behind a roll of toilet paper, in the middle of the locker, were three clear plastic bag corners containing an unknown white powdery substance. To the left of the plastic baggies a rolled bill was located with a white powdery substance on the tip of the bill," the report stated.

The investigation continued outside as detectives checked Cuffee's vehicle. McMaster noted that an Extra brand gum container was found in the center console of his vehicle that contained "rolled bills" and a "small clear container with white powder inside of it."

Earlier this month, the fire department filed a request with the governor's office asking Cuffee's family be awarded up to $100,000 from the West Virginia Fire and EMS Survivor Benefit Fund.

Eyewitness News asked the fire chief if the request would rescinded in light of the toxicology report.

"That's up to the state to determine if he actually does qualify," Jackson noted.

"Jason Cuffee, again, is the victim of this. We are looking for the person who distributed these drugs, for the person who is making these fatal concoctions. And with that, I promise Mayor Goodwin and Chief Jackson that we will give it our all and I hope to give the family some justice," Hunt said. "Rest in peace Jason Cuffee."

Brian Abraham, general counsel for Governor Jim Justice, said on Tuesday that in light of the new information released by the city, the request for the funding would be reviewed and a decision would be announced at an appropriate time.

Cuffee's family is also eligible for a $365,000 federal benefit that would be reviewed by the United States Department of Justice.