DUBLIN Fire Brigade have been praised after coming to the rescue of a pregnant woman in labour.
Balbriggan Fire Crew, based in north Co Dublin, came to the rescue of mum Alexandra at her home as her new son Adam made a speedy entrance last night, November 26.
The crew assisted the new mother before the ambulance could arrive.
Tweeting last night, Dublin Fire Brigade said: "Congratulations to mum Alexandra and baby Adam whom made a speedy entrance this evening.
"Mum was aided by the crew of Balbriggan Fire Station prior to arrival of our Swords ambulance.
"Mum and baby fit and well," they said.
Congratulations to mum Alexandra and baby Adam whom made a speedy entrance this evening. Mum was aided by the crew of Balbriggan Fire Station prior to arrival of our Swords ambulance. Mum and baby fit and well. #DFBBaby #fireEMS pic.twitter.com/VhM2viv9yQ
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) November 26, 2017
Many responded on Twitter congratulating Alexandra and Adam, as well as hailing Dublin Fire Brigade as 'heroes.'
She looks amazing. Well done everyone.
— Ireland / Laura (@ireland) November 26, 2017
She looks amazing! @DubFireBrigade did the same for me a few years ago. #heroes
— Joanne Gernon (@Jo_JoMalone) November 26, 2017
Everyone looking pretty relaxed and happy there. Well done all and welcome Adam!
— Stephen McManus (@zynks) November 26, 2017
Well done to the crew of @DubFireBrigade. And congrats to Mum and newborn. #goodnews #lovethis #brave #hero
— CHILDHOODCANCER.IE (@LightItUpGold) November 26, 2017
Well done! Thank you for all the hard work you do
— Avice-Claire (@AviceClaire) November 26, 2017
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