Two recent emergency calls in Denton County ended with an unexpected arrival as firefighters helped deliver babies before their mothers reached the hospital.
While out-of-hospital births account for less than 1% of EMS calls nationally, recent deliveries by Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2 and the Highland Village Fire Department highlight the training, teamwork and calm response required when babies decide not to wait.
Crews with Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1 & 2 welcomed a newborn Jan. 10 after a mother went into active labor during transport. The baby was delivered safely in the back of the ambulance as responders continued en route to the hospital…