Acting Chief Michael MacDermott reports that three firefighters from the Bridgewater Fire Department delivered a baby boy in the back of an ambulance Wednesday afternoon.
The firefighters will be available to speak to members of the media Friday morning about the delivery.
WHEN:
Friday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m.
WHERE:
Bridgewater Fire Department headquarters, 22 School St.
WHO:
Firefighter/Paramedics Jonathan Hart, Sean Peters and James Reidy
WHAT:
At approximately 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, a call came into the Bridgewater Fire Department by Massachusetts State Police for a person in labor at the Route 24 North Burger King.
Bridgewater Fire Engine 1 and Ambulance 5 responded to the scene and began to transport the mother to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.
Ambulance 5’s crew — Firefighter/Paramedics Jonathan Hart, Sean Peters and James Reidy — delivered the baby boy at 12:01 p.m. while en route to the hospital.
Gavin DeLeon was born to mother Rachelle Gallagher and father Willy DeLeon. He was born weighing 4 pounds and 4 ounces. Both mother and baby are said to be doing well.
Note: In keeping with COVID-19 guidelines, all media members planning on attending this media availability are asked to adhere to social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines at all times during the event.
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