09/12/2024
“After returning to the station from a house fire in District 4 (I was literally still in the shower), Engine 6 was dispatched to a car incident on Highway 58. The crash involved a pregnant mother and her three young children. The mother was in distress, hysterical from abdominal and back pain. Her children, ranging from seven years old down to just four months old, were in the back seat. While the older two girls were fine, the baby was screaming uncontrollably.
I took the baby out of her car seat and did a quick physical check to make sure she was okay. Instantly, she rested her head on my shoulder and calmed down. As my team had the situation under control, I decided to sit down and take a break, cradling the little one in my arms. Within moments, she fell asleep, safe and content.
The mother was transported for care, and our Engine 6 crew stayed with the children until their family arrived. It’s moments like this that remind me exactly why I do this job.”
Credit: Captain Chris Blazek, Engine 6 - Blue Shift
