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From the New Bedford Fire Department:
“It was an exciting night for the crew of Engine 8, Group D! Shortly after 5:30 PM on Friday, November 9th, they responded to a call on Beetle Street for a woman 40 weeks pregnant and in labor. On arrival, the woman was found ready to give birth. The members of Engine 8, recognizing that birth was imminent, assisted the mother with delivery and provided supportive care for the mother and her baby until EMS arrived. The healthy baby boy made his entrance into this world at 5:43 PM!
Congratulations to mom and to our Engine 8 members!
LT Michael Dillon
FF J. Kyle Carlson
FF Steven Mourao
FF Joshua Charbonneau
District Chief David Cooper would also like to recognize New Bedford EMS EMTs Bernice Fortier, Matt Desrosiers and Mike Thomas for their assistance in completing pre-hospital care for the newborn child last night.
