The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District is going through an expansion phase.

Nine babies were born between March and July to members of the fire department, KABC reported.

Recently they had a photo shoot to mark the special connection the firefighting family has inside and outside the firehouse.

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One of the photos has each baby nestled in their father's gear, next to dad's helmet with RCFD spelled out with fire hose extensions.