Lieutenant Cory Hampton poses in a photo wearing his fire department dress uniform. His white shirt has a a fire department badge and the fire department patch is located on his left arm sleeve.

Lieutenant Cory Hampton

Columbus Fire Department Announces Officer Promotion

The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) announces the promotion of Firefighter Cory Hampton to the rank of Lieutenant Officer. Hampton is a graduate of Hauser High School and has served ten years with the Columbus Fire Department. Hampton has served as a member of the CFD Hazardous Materials Response Team since 2016 and also served as a Co-Chair of the Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund from 2017 to 2023. Hampton was awarded the department’s Medal of Valor in 2021 for heroic actions which resulted in the successful rescue of an occupant trapped in a residential fire.

Hampton holds a State of Indiana Fire Officer I certification. Hampton’s additional certifications include: Confined Space Rescue Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Rope Rescue Technician, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Technician and Fire Instructor. Lieutenant Hampton has been assigned to serve as the Fire Station 5 Company Officer of Battalion B.

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