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The parapet wall, and that's when i knew that they didn't have control of the fire yet and that the second victim was going to be another roof rescue. >> once a rope has been used, it's supposed to be put out of service. but they only have one rope on the roof. and now it's slightly frayed from the first rescue. the firefighters decide to move forward anyway. >> i didn't have a choice. and i attached myself again and i went over the other side. >> shay, fresh from anchoring the rope on the first rescue, is slowly lowered down to the window where the second victim peter lewis is waiting. >> i c...

But he kicks his legs over the edge almost 200 feet above the ground to reassure the man in the window. >> barr is already hanging over the roof without having a rope attached to anything, letting him know not to jump, we were on our way. >> quickly shay attaches the other end of barr's rope to his own harness. >> i would be the anchor and i could grab something or somebody could grab me. >> this isn't normal procedure. typically firefighters will find a secure, stationary place to attach the rope. with the fire spreading rapidly, they need to move fast. >> time was running out. i'm not going ...

As he steps off the ledge, shay hugs lewis close. they're lowered down to the floor below where more firefighters pull them in. >> relief came when we got pulled in. >> both giagos and lewis are taken to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation. it takes the fdny another hour to control the fire. afterwards, they talk to a local reporter. >> you're looking at two guys, high profile. it could be anybody. it's a lot of guy, the whole team. >> he was first. i'm just fafgt. it's nothing that anybody wouldn't have have done. >> is this the reason you became a firefighter in the first place? >>...

>> although he now lives in his native colombia, he has come back to the building where he feared his life would end. >> it was very hot. there was a lot of smoke coming out of all the windows. >> and we have a surprise waiting for him. on the corner of 7th avenue and 48th street. >> oh, man. >> hi. >> it's kevin shay now retired and living in montana. shay and giagos haven't seen each other for many years. >> what a crazy surprise. i'm so happy to see you. >> yes. it's a great surprise. >> for these two men, the experience on the 12th floor of this building has created a bond that will never ...

Anyone or anything. but he kicks his legs over the edge almost 200 feet above the ground to reassure the man in the window. >> barr is already hanging over the roof to let him know not to jump. that we were on our way. >> quickly shay attaches the other end of barr's rope to his own harness. >> i would be the anchor and i could grab something or somebody could grab me. >> this isn't normal procedure. typically firefighters will find a secure, stationary place to attach the rope. with the fire spreading rapidly, they need to move fast. >> time was running out. i'm not going to let the guy jump....