Melanie Shelton (seen standing on the right and wearing a purple shirt) and fellow members of the Shoshone County District One team responded to the 911 call when Barbara Ellsworth suddenly went into labor on Aug. 21. "I feel honored to be able to provide that care," Shelton said.
This is only the second home delivery that the department has experienced in 12 years, District One Fire Chief John Miller said.
August 29, 2023
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Home baby delivery a happy surprise for Silverton family
An emergency delivery required a baby to be delivered at home in Silverton