Dramatic video footage captured the moment firefighters rescued a child from a burning home in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

The video shows first responders rushing into the smoke-filled home as flames spread quickly through the structure. Moments later, they emerged carrying a young child to safety, drawing relief from onlookers.

Local officials praised the firefighters’ swift response, crediting their training and bravery with preventing a tragedy. Investigators are still determining the cause of the blaze, and no major injuries have been reported at this time.

The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers firefighters face daily — and the lives they save in split-second decisions.