On February 09, 2010, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a call came into the Monroe County 911 Center for a maternity in progress. Webster Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Craig Akins and Lieutenant Steve Sudore arrived at the Webster Road address just a few minutes later. They found the patient in active labor and quickly realized that the birth of the baby was imminent. Assistant Chief Akins and Lieutenant Sudore immediately prepared to deliver the baby. North East Quadrant Paramedic Amanda O'Kelly arrived and these three highly qualified emergency responders got to work. They encountered some complications and worked together to perform the necessary emergency medical procedures. Webster Volunteer Firefighter Robert Buckert arrived with an emergency O.B. kit and began to assist. Through proper training and preparation these first responders successfully delivered a baby girl within minutes of their arrival. The baby girl was suctioned and began breathing on her own. The umbilical cord was clamped, cut and the baby and mother were stabilized. Both baby and mother were transported to Rochester General Hospital for further treatment and evaluation. Today both baby and mom are doing extremely well, largely in part due to the rapid and professional actions of these emergency first responders. The baby girl's grandfather was so joyful and impressed with the emergency response that he called the Webster Volunteer Fire Department Chief's Office to commend the responders. It is with great pride that we commend Webster Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Craig Akins, Lieutenant Steve Sudore, Firefighter Robert Buckert and North East Quadrant Paramedic Amanda O'Kelly. A job well done!
