GROVELAND — Groveland Police and Fire are pleased to report that members of both departments helped safely deliver a baby girl on Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday, May 21 at approximately 8:46 a.m. Groveland Police and Fire responded to a home for a report of a woman who was actively in labor.
Fire Chief Robert Valentine, firefighter/EMT Jeff Dalton, firefighter/EMT Dan Manning, Groveland Police Lt. Heather Riley, and Sgt. Steven Petrone arrived on scene at 8:48 a.m. and immediately jumped into action. Chief Valentine, firefighter/EMT’s Dalton and Manning, Lt. Riley, and Sgt. Petrone used their experience and training to keep the mother calm and assist with the delivery.
Through their teamwork, and the efforts of the mom, a baby girl was safely born at 8:51 a.m. The mother and newborn were transported to a local hospital as a precaution.
“I would like to commend the efforts of Lt. Riley, Sgt. Petrone and firefighter/EMT’s Dalton and Manning for their assistance in this delivery,” said Chief Valentine. “This is a perfect example of how our departments work together on a daily basis and I am proud of our continued teamwork and dedication to the residents of Groveland. Through our continuous training and our quick response, we were able to safely welcome the newest member of the Groveland community into the world.”
“The teamwork between the police and fire departments in our town is truly unmatched, and this is a case where our training was executed perfectly,” said Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen. “I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Lt. Riley and Sgt. Petrone, Chief Valentine, and firefighter/EMTs Dalton and Manning for their quick actions yesterday. I would like to wish the family a wonderful and healthy life ahead of them.”
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