ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Albuquerque Fire Rescue dispatcher is being recognized after helping guide a caller through the delivery of a baby before emergency crews arrived on scene.
According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Alarm Room Dispatcher and Driver Mike Vanderwilt recently received a 911 call involving a woman in active labor. As emergency responders were dispatched, Vanderwilt remained on the phone, providing instructions to the caller and helping guide the childbirth process.
Officials said a healthy baby girl was delivered before first responders arrived. Vanderwilt continued providing post-delivery instructions and support to help ensure both mother and child remained stable until emergency medical personnel reached the scene…