09/02/2026
Stork Award
On August 25, 2026 at 12:59am, your Harvest Volunteers were dispatched for a female that was pregnant with twins in active labor at her residence. At 01:06am, the first unit from Harvest arrived on scene. As members prepped for the delivery, the first Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (HEMSI) unit arrived on scene and the patient was loaded onto the stretcher. At 01:12am the first baby was delivered on scene. Both the baby and the mother were prepared for transport to the hospital, requiring a second HEMSI unit. While en route to the hospital, the mother started having contractions and delivered the second baby at 01:45am. A third HEMSI unit was called to the scene to transport the second baby. Harvest members assisted in patient care, splitting crews to ride in 3 separate ambulances as the patient and her two babies were transported to the hospital.
This was the second prehospital delivery call for your Harvest Volunteers in the last 3 months. Delivering a baby in the field is uncommon enough, and delivering twins in the field is something our members won’t soon forget. Congratulations to Deputy Chief Tim Blake, EMT Lacey Gilmour, Probationary members Grace Moore and Joseph Powell who were all awarded their Stork pins featuring two storks for their assistance in the delivery of twins.
Harvest Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our best wishes to the family as they begin this exciting new chapter!
🔥Harvest Volunteer Fire Department responds to over 2,100 calls each year with dedication to the protection & service of our community. With commitment to professionalism & Firemanship, we proudly serve all who call Harvest home. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us at HarvestVFD.com