When a mom-to-be showed up at the Ottery Fire Station complaining about abdominal pains just after 5 am this morning, the crew on duty dropped their helmets and hoses to help deliver the sweetest baby boy!
Cape Town, South Africa (24 July 2025) – This morning’s regular routine for the crew on duty at the Ottery Fire Station was anything but ordinary when a little one arrived, who couldn’t wait to enter the world!
The crew responded to an unexpected delivery early this morning when an expectant mother arrived at around 5:30 am at the fire station complaining of abdominal pains.
The crew immediately assisted the second-time mom, who told them her bundle of joy was due tomorrow, 25 July, and she was going to give birth at Hanover Park Day Hospital. Clearly, her bundle of joy had other plans!
Platoon Commander Amesha Bachan, a qualified ambulance emergency assistant, took the lead in delivering a healthy baby boy at around 06:25 am.
Both the baby, named Lagen, and his mom are doing wonderfully and were transported to a nearby medical facility for further care.
“Firefighters didn’t hesitate to help little Lagen into the world safely, and their quick reaction ensured both mom and baby are doing well. While our firefighters are trained to handle emergencies, the role of midwife doesn’t happen often,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Smith added that he was glad that residents knew where to go in an emergency and that it was heartwarming it is to see staff rise to every occasion.
“Everything went well and there were no complications, in no small part because of the role our firefighters played. Congratulations to the firefighters for their cool heads and swift response. They will remember this morning with pride, and we wish the mom and her new son all the best,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
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