Fire brigade saves pregnant woman with aerial work platform: baby is born in the ambulance!

Fire brigade saves pregnant woman with aerial work platform: baby is born in the ambulance!

On January 19, 2026, there was a very special fire department operation in Weyhe, Diepholz district. An expectant mother who was in labor could no longer walk independently. The stairwell of her apartment building was too narrow to carry her from the first floor. The fire department was called and responded immediately.

The fire brigade, nine in total, used a cherry picker to get the woman safely out of her apartment. With a lot of skill and commitment, the patient was brought over the basket of the aerial work platform to the waiting ambulance. This portion of the relief effort lasted approximately 45 minutes, a period of time that was critical to the well-being of the expectant mother and her child.

A small miracle amidst difficulties

As soon as she arrived in the ambulance, the woman gave birth to her newborn - just ten minutes after being rescued by the fire department. Her son, who was named Jason, is doing well and will certainly become a favorite child of the firefighters who attended the operation.

Firefighters are often faced with emergencies involving seriously ill or injured individuals. But this effort was particularly gratifying and was perceived with a smile and a great deal of pride in their work. “We are well prepared to help people from difficult situations, and the happiness of a healthy birth gives us all strength,” said the fire department operations manager.

As the NDR reports, the fire brigade in Weyhe not only fulfilled their duty, but also made an important contribution to an exciting and happy moment in the life of this family. The Leeste local fire department's aerial work platform proved to be indispensable in this situation, and the cooperation during the operation was exemplary.

This incident is a great example of how quick help in emergencies can change people's lives and shows how important the fire service is in our society. Fortunately, everything went well and both mother and child escaped the scare.

A successful rescue operation that was received with enthusiasm in Weyhe. The neighbors are now likely to often gather around the small family to celebrate their new life. After all, it's not every day that a new baby is born, and it's even rarer for this to happen under such special circumstances - all crowned by the quick response and competence of the fire department.

To follow the full story and progress of this special rescue operation, you can also view the information from the South German newspaper read up.