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“Shortly before 1:00am on Saturday April 6, Engine Company 5 responded to a single family residence on Acushnet Avenue in Sassaquin for a 24 year old female in labor.
Upon entering the residence, they observed mom actively delivering a baby. The crew of Engine 5 assisted with the remainder of the delivery, stimulated the baby, and clamped and cut the umbilical cord. Mom delivered a baby girl.
NBEMS Paramedics arrived and assumed care of mom and the baby who were then transported to St. Luke’s Emergency Department.
Congratulations Mom and great job Engine Company 5 providing care to mom and baby.”-New Bedford Fire Department.
