Despite firefighters yelling at him to stop, Jose Guzman ran into his burning home with little hesitation so that he could try to save the family dog and best friend. Thankfully, the family was not home when the house caught fire, but Jose came running when he found out.

The following moments were tense for everyone watching. Seconds felt like minutes as they waited for the man to return safely — and that he did. He saw his dog hiding under the toilet and quickly escorted her out of the house!

Jose Guzman credits the adrenaline and love for saving her. While firefighters strongly urge untrained people not to run into fires, there was a happy ending for all involved here. Despite the loss of material objects, this family still has what matters most — each other.