two other officers behind him. house on granite street by neighbors who told them 65-year- old aileen sherry was trapped on the first floor of her apartment. the trio knew they couldn't wait. at that point you are not thinking. you are just acting.>> when officer larochelle pushed his way through the door, the smoke and flames forced him to the floor. that is when he was able to see ms. ellie who was sprawled on the kitchen floor unconscious. he dragged her a few feet before the smoke drove him out, gasping for air. they devised a quick plan. >> we work in shifts trying to get as much air as we could. we went back in and finally freed her it. we got her out.>> reporter: as a major exit they heard another woman stumbling down the stairs from the second floor. >> when i heard her, all i could see was her eggs. i couldn't see the top of her because of the big thick black >> -- >> reporter: she was okay but they officers could not -- the her cat. treated for smoke inhalation. heroes. anyone in this police department would do the same exact thing. >> reporter: even so they were commended for thei