I don't know how they do it. How brave men and women wake up everyday and without hesitation, go above and beyond to save the lives of complete strangers. Being a first responder can be a thankless job and it's not everyday we get to hear about their heroic acts in the field.

While this video you're about to watch, especially if you're a parent, will make you're heart sink to your stomach, it's an amazing display of what police and firefighters experience every day.

Well done, guys; very well done. I'm not sure I could've kept my composure. My heart was racing and my eyes welled up with tears as I watched them desperately try to clear the toddler's airway; who, by the way, just looked like a little ragdoll. Such a scary experience. I'm so glad everyone is ok.

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