A multi-tasking firefighter stepped in to help deliver a baby after a woman went into labour near his station.
James Stennett stepped in after the woman collapsed in the street yards from his posting at Battersea Fire Station on Monday morning.
He was joined by a passing midwife as the gathered crowd delivered the baby girl safely before the pair were taken to hospital.
Recalling his role in the ordeal, James said: "There was a woman laying on the pavement very obviously pregnant and very obviously in labour.
"The crew used salvage sheets and positioned the fire engine to create a screen to give the woman some privacy."
The 42-year-old went on: "We made her warm and comfortable and a midwife who was passing also stopped to help.
"Then the baby crowned and after two more pushes she was born. I started to rub her back to stimulate her and help her to breathe and then she started crying. She was given a little bit of oxygen then we put her on mum’s tummy."
But James, who was previously a paramedic before joining the fire brigade 13 years ago, revealed, he was unphased by the incident.
"This is the sixth baby I've delivered," he said.
"Of all the times, this was one of the easiest but only because everyone worked together. The guys were able to get me everything I asked for and it really went well because of everyone's efforts."
