Baby Delivered By Stratford EMS Crew On Way To Hospital

STRATFORD, CT — Stratford first responders were honored for delivering a baby boy en route to the hospital last week. Stratford Emergency Medical Services encountered multiple calls simultaneously on the morning of Oct. 3. In addition to the maternity call, crews responded to a pediatric difficulty breathing call.

“Our new paramedic expansion program (which began on 8/20/2018) enabled us to have adequate ambulance crews staffed (in particular the midnight shift, where we now have two ambulances on duty),” Stratford EMS wrote in a post on its Facebook page. “This enabled SEMS to respond promptly to both serious emergencies without needing Mutual Aid from other towns.

“Special Note, SEMS Paramedic Molly Byron, EMT David Ickowitz & Stratford FF Matthew Guerin of the FD First Responder crew, attended to the maternity call. A healthy baby boy was delivered by the crew in the field, enroute to the hospital. Both mother and baby are doing fine.

“Great job Stratford Public Safety!”

The baby’s mother and grandmother also posted in the comments of the Facebook post, thanking the crew for their efforts in bringing him into the world. To sign up for Stratford breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Pictured: Paramedic Molly Byron receiving her first Stork Pin from Administrator Giasullo and Supervisor Smith / Photo via Stratford EMS