for blue cross and blue shield and they lived in a mobile home next door to michael's parents in bryceville, florida. just weeks after coming home from the hospital with their new baby, tragedy struck. a fire broke out in michael and effi's home. michael managed to get the baby out unharmed, but effi was trapped inside. instead of waiting for firefighters, he used a satellite dish to break a window. michael's actions were hailed by the local media. >> michael's wife said she was asleep and had no idea what was going on because it was happening so fast. >> i wasn't thinking anything at the time when i got out and i realized what was going on. it was good to see him and that he was okay. >> michael said he was glad he woke up. >> i try not to think what could have happened if i didn't wake up. it's too scare tow think about. >> i am hearing him say this and i thought this guy is a hero. when you saw the damage in this home, had she been in there much longer, she certainly wouldn't have survived. >> fire investigators determined the cause of the fire was faulty wiring and there was no function