Sarasota officers honored for motel rescues

So when they came face to face with flames, three officers with the Sarasota Police Department ran toward the danger, working to wake up people at a motel along US 41 in Sarasota. The fire happened last month. And today those officers were recognized by the Sarasota County Fire Department. Fox 13's Kimberly Quezon has more. The officers received an official letter of commendation for their heroic actions, and the Sarasota County Fire Department says they acted without hesitation. This is video from their body cameras on September 12th the call came in just before seven in the morning the officers responded to the Cadillac Motel on North Tamiami Trail when they arrived they were met with flames and smoke with many still sound asleep they went door to door knocking and making sure all guests got out that included one man who didn't want to come out at first officers Gagdon Cook and Carter got every guest out and to safety before the fire department arrived when you're the first one on scene and you look over and you see a building that's fully engulfed in flames kind of gets the adrenaline going and you know you just you have to put your best foot forward and get to work. The job has expectations you meet those expectations because that's what you're supposed to do like I don't I don't even I think either one of us really thought twice about it I mean we get a call for service we respond to the calls for service we do what's expected of us because that's what you that's what's asked of you when you're in this type of job. The Sarasota County Fire Department said their courage, quick thinking, and decisive actions help prevent potential loss of life. The fire department said that's what it means to serve their community. When we spoke to the officers last month, they say it's just part of their job and they're ready to answer any call. From Sarasota, Kimberly Quezon, Fox 13 News.