Crime & Safety
DC Firefighters Reunite With Baby They Helped Save In March
DC Fire and Rescue personnel reunited Tuesday with a baby who had been born premature and lifeless that they helped revive back in March.
On Christmas Eve morning, D.C. Fire and Rescue personnel reunited with a baby they helped bring back to life in March. ZaNiayh was born prematurely and pulseless on Minnesota Ave., S.E., when rescue personnel treated and revived her on the scene.
D.C. Fire and Rescue hosted a ceremony on Tuesday to honor the rescue personnel for their lifesaving efforts. ZaNiayh's mother presented them with Cardiac Care Save Coins. In return, they presented ZaNiayh with a child-sized firefighter's uniform.
D.C. Fire and Rescue posted photos of the reunion on its official Twitter account:
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It’s the day before Christmas, and the members of #DCsBravest get to meet little baby ZaNiayh, who they brought back to life after being born prematurely & pulseless on Minnesota Ave SE in March. We are about to hold a ceremony to honor those involved. pic.twitter.com/mKqp5U3T5t
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 24, 2019
Members of #DCsBravest receive Cardiac Care Save Coins from the mother of Baby ZaNiayh for their lifesaving efforts after the infant was born premature & pulseless on Minnesota Ave. SE. In return, they had a gift of their own to present. Future firefighter? pic.twitter.com/DUrpojGCR4
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 24, 2019
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