Officials say first responders got to the scene in three minutes. Neighbors watched in awe, captivated by their skills.

So my role was to go under the victim and start to take her weight, hold her weight so the member above me could free her arm and I could hold her and bring her safely below,' he explained. 'First identified that we had a victim who was trapped in the window gate. Four brave first responders used what's called a roof rope rescue to save two people trapped inside an apartment on fire.įirefighter Arthur Podgorski is one of the heroes who scaled down a part of the high-rise to the 20th floor. The FDNY says it's a rare rescue method, but around 10:30 Saturday morning, it was necessary. Many of them told CBS2's John Dias they didn't hear any smoke detectors go off, but the smell from the fire is what caused pandemonium.

Saturday morning was chaotic and confusing for residents of the high-rise building. Residents of Midtown high-rise recount frightening escape from blaze 03:26

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