PHOENIX, AZ — Dramatic body cam footage released by the Phoenix Police Department shows the moment first responders joined forces to lift a car off a trapped motorcyclist, saving his life after a terrifying accident.

The incident involved Sgt. Richard Jarrett and a team of firefighters, who arrived quickly at the scene where the motorcyclist had been pinned beneath a sedan following a collision. Without hesitation, the group worked together to physically lift the vehicle and free the injured man, who was clearly in distress.

“We just knew we had to get him out — there was no time to waste,” Sgt. Jarrett said following the rescue.

Thanks to their swift and coordinated efforts, the motorcyclist survived and is currently recovering from his injuries, according to a statement from Phoenix authorities.

The video has since gone viral, with viewers praising the bravery and teamwork of the responders. Many online users have called the officers and firefighters “heroes” for their life-saving actions.

This rescue serves as a powerful reminder of the daily risks and courageous acts performed by first responders across the country — and how a few seconds of selfless teamwork can mean the difference between life and death.