Hwaseong Fire Station: Baby Born Inside 119 Emergency Ambulance

Hwaseong Fire Station announced that on the 9th at approximately 4:17 a.m., paramedics on duty at the Taean 119 Safety Center successfully delivered a newborn inside a 119 emergency ambulance.

Fire Captain Jo Ho-hee and Fire Captain Lee Young-rae of the Taean 119 Paramedic Team were transporting a pregnant woman, Lee Mo (36), a resident of an apartment complex in Gishan-dong, Hwaseong, to the hospital when an urgent situation arose with the baby's head becoming visible.

The paramedics calmly proceeded with delivery using a delivery kit available in the ambulance, successfully delivering a healthy second son. The newborn and mother were then transferred to the hospital medical team.

Hwaseong Fire Station Chief Hong Jin-young visited the hospitalized mother and said, "I hope the child grows up healthy and develops into an outstanding member of society who can contribute to the community," presenting congratulatory gifts including seaweed and a floral arrangement.