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Video: Orlando FD experiences baby boom with 15 new ‘littlest recruits’

Last month, the department shared that seven firefighters had become new fathers; now, more than a dozen are looking forward to Father’s Day

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By Laura French

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Fire Department with 15 new “recruits” coming on board within a matter of months.

In April, the department shared that seven of its firefighters had recently become fathers. By mid-May, the number had more than doubled. The firefighters, their spouses and their little ones all came together recently to be featured on ABC News.

“When we first welcomed our littlest recruits, seven firefighters captured this special moment in a group photo. Now, twice as many firefighters shared their excitement with their families on primetime. What a Father’s Day to come with 15 babies to celebrate with!” the department wrote in a Facebook post.

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