As Dr. Anthony Fauci left work at the NIH in Bethesda Wednesday evening, quite the surprise was waiting for him as he stepped outside.

Emergency Medical Technicians, Firefighters, and Paramedics from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad and the NIH’s own Fire Department stood outside to surprise him and wish him a happy birthday.

Responders thanked the visibly surprised Doctor for his invaluable work during COVID and all the rest of his time at NIH, and sang happy birthday to him.

The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad later posted a follow-up message on Instagram, repeating their thanks to Dr. Fauci, the NIH, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the Institute that Dr. Fauci directs.