Two firefighters help deliver a baby at Mfuleni Fire Station

Two City of Cape Town firefighters became midwives this weekend when they helped deliver a baby at the Mfuleni Fire Station.

According to the City, Joswin Lameyer and Khuselo Blaai were at the station, when a mom-to-be arrived, complaining of obstetric pains.

Lameyer and Blaai immediately responded to assist the mother and called on paramedics from the Macassar Fire Station to assist in delivering the baby.

But, according to the firefighters, the baby was not waiting, so the two were set on helping the mom deliver her baby while receiving telephonic instructions from an Ambulance Emergency Assistant.

A few minutes later, a healthy baby boy made his appearance, and Lameyer and Blaai were able to clamp and cut the umbilical cord.

According to the City, the mom and baby were transported to the Site C Community Health Centre in Khayelitsha.

“This is such a wonderful start to the festive season and a real feel-good story.”

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith has sent his best wishes to the mom and the newest addition to her family.

” – I also want to congratulate our firefighters for their quick thinking and putting their skills to good use to help welcome the newborn to the world.”