California fire department celebrates staff baby boom

A California fire department is celebrating a baby boom that's warming the hearts of social media fans.

The Stockton Fire Department shared in a Facebook post that staff members welcomed an impressive 22 babies this year.

“2025 was a busy year for Stockton Fire … and not just our call volume!" the department said.

According to the fire department, the Stockton Fire Family Auxiliary, a nonprofit run by family members of the fire department staff, arranged for 15 of the 22 babies, their family members and staffers to gather together on Dec. 29.

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The fire department shared two photos from the special meeting with staffers and babies posing outside in front of a red fire truck.