the rescue above and beyond. here's david wright. >> reporter: at the pasco county firehouse today in hudson, florida, gene work and his family dropped by for an unusual thank you. >> we're so glad to see that you're okay, man. >> thank you, guys. >> reporter: thanking them for saving his life and his lawn. this saturday, gene was in the middle of laying down sod when he suffered a massive heart attack. firefighters rushed him to the hospital. >> but my sod! my sod! >> yeah, we saw what was laying out there. let's go and do it, knock it out. >> reporter: six of those firefighters took it upon themselves and finished the job. today at the firehouse, he confessed he's not sure which rescue he appreciated more. >> i was just so thankful for the grass, i didn't even think about you guys saving my life. >> reporter: david wright, abc news, new york. >> thank you for it all. and we'll see you tomorrow night. good night. yeah, it's scary. it really is.