Dublin firefighters deliver baby boy in Swords home

Both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.

By Cliodhna Russell Monday 4 Jan 2016, 8:02 AM

Jan 4th 2016, 8:02 AM 24,175 Views 6 Comments

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MEMBERS OF DUBLIN Fire Brigade and the National Ambulance Service delivered a baby boy in Dublin last night.

The baby was delivered at home after a woman in labour called emergency services at around 9.40pm.

A fire engine and ambulance arrived at the house in Brackenstown view, Swords with an advanced paramedic and paramedic on board.

In a joint effort between Swords FF/Ps,@AmbulanceNAS and mum, we successfully delivered a baby boy at home tonight. pic.twitter.com/f114ZCr58O
— Dublin Fire Brigade #StayHomeSaveLives (@DubFireBrigade) January 3, 2016

Source: Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter

The mother and baby were then taken to the Rotunda hospital, where both are reported to be doing well.

Read: Baby boy visits firefighters who helped deliver him last week>

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Dublin firefighters deliver baby boy in Swords home

Both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.