A firefighter has saved a young baby’s life. The incident took place last Thursday morning. According to the City of Cape Town, Firefighter Michael Samuels was on duty in the Watch Room at Mitchells Plain Fire Station, when a resident alerted him to a baby in distress at a neighbouring home.
A firefighter has saved a baby’s life
Safety and Security MMC, JP Smith says soon afterwards, the mom, Cachet Scala and her baby, Isaiah, arrived at the Fire Station. Firefighter Samuels then set about trying to check for any blockages in his airway. Smith says Samuels then managed to dislodge the blockage which provided instant relief to the baby. The infant was taken to the hospital for further observation and care, on the advice of the Platoon’s senior medic, Firefighter Baigum Abrahams.
Last Friday, Firefighter Samuels met up with Isaiah and his mom at the hospital. Isaiah had turned 5 months old on Friday.
MMC Smith has commended Samuels for his bravery. He says there can be no doubt that his actions had saved the little boy’s life. He added that he’s grateful to the mother for having the presence of mind to know that help was available at the Fire Station.
