See the reason why two volunteer firefighters in Stafford were suspended

Two volunteer firefighters in Stafford County, Virginia, were suspended after they saved an 18-month-old girl who was having a seizure last Saturday because they used their fire engine to transport her to a hospital instead of waiting for an Ambulance.

Captain James Kelley and Sgt. Virgil Bloom from the Falmouth Volunteer Fire Department in Fredericksburg were the first responders to a call that came from the toddler's father saying that his daughter was having a seizure according to WTTG-TV.

Capt. Kelley said it would have taken at least 10 to 15 minutes before the nearest medic could arrive and provide assistance to the toddler, so they decided to take care of her themselves.

They had oxygen in the fire truck so they put her on it and provided assistance to her which ultimately saved her life. Although an ambulance requested to meet the firefighters near the hospital to finish the journey, Kelley ultimately denied the request because he said time would be wasted waiting for them.

Brian Nunamaker, the girl’s father credited the firefighters’ quick thinking and actions with saving his daughter’s life.

However, Kelley and Bloom were suspended after the incident because they used the firetruck which is licensed as a non-transport unit.

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