Hampton says it’s life-saving moments like this that remind him why he puts on his uniform each and every day. FOX8 crews saw the family at the home later Friday evening, but they were not ready to speak. Less than five minutes after fire crews were dispatched, 35 firefighters were on the scene to contain the fire. I was able to get those three out, get them to safety before the first crews arrived on the scene,” he said. “There were three people inside the residence at the time. After a quick inspection, he immediately dialed 911 before making his way inside the home. Friday when he saw smoke in the neighborhood coming from behind the home. Hampton was heading home after his shift just after 8:30 a.m. “Never this close to a house fire where I had to go into action or into service that fast,” Hampton said. He guided three people from a smoke- and flame-filled home and helped save their lives. That’s what the 18-year captain from the High Point Fire Department did on Sycamore Point Trail. “Just part of doing our job,” Hampton said. Find out first - Get the latest breaking news from FOX8 sent straight to your inbox.
