This is the dramatic moment that policemen and firefighters bravely drag a heavily burnt man from a raging blaze to safety.

The group had lifted the victim from the huge fire when a second explosion threatened to derail the rescue mission but the heroes managed to carry the man to an ambulance amid billowing smoke and falling debris.

The amazing bodycam footage shows one policeman’s perspective as he charges towards the immense orange fire which is lighting up the night sky at a caravan park in Cranbourne, Berkshire at the end of a gruelling New Year’s Day shift.

The officer screams at panicking campers: ‘Everyone move back. Get back.’

The blaze, which had already almost entirely destroyed one caravan, looks to be spreading rapidly towards neighbouring vans.

The horrific sound of the fire burning swathes of the park almost drowns out voices in the distance shouting ‘casualty’.

This is the dramatic moment that policemen and firefighters are heroically dragging a man out of a raging blaze to safety before a second explosion causes chaos and forces them to think quickly and adjust their rescue

The blaze, which had already almost entirely destroyed one caravan, looks to be spreading rapidly towards neighbouring vans. The policeman then spots the victim and rushes towards the man who has been badly burnt by the out-of-control flames

The group, which by this point includes several more policemen, then scramble to put the victim in the recovery position and shine lights to see the extent of his injuries

The policeman then spots the victim and rushes towards the man who has been badly burnt by the out-of-control flames.

The brave officer grabs his arm within yards of the inferno as heavy smoke surrounds the scene.

With the help of a man in a high-visibility vest, the policeman drags the victim away from danger while the pair call for a medic.

Terrified onlookers watch in awe as the officer talks to the burnt man in an attempt to keep him conscious before reporting that ‘he is in shock’.

The group, which by this point includes several more policemen, then scramble to put the victim in the recovery position and shine lights to see the extent of his injuries.

The officer wearing the bodycam keeps trying to engage the man and says: ‘Keep awake, keep talking, that’s it.’

He then asks: ‘What number do you live at? There’s some oxygen coming now.’

In the meantime, colleagues are building a makeshift stretcher from a board and limb restraints. 

The camera then faces the blaze which is still raging nearby as firefighters battle to put it out.

Just as the group of police, firefighters and medics seem to have gained control of the situation, giving the victim oxygen and attending to his wounds, a huge bang is heard and a fireball is sent into the air above one of the caravans.

The immense explosion was caused by a 25-litre propane gas cylinder inside the van and knocked several officers of their feet.

The blast also caused debris to rain down in all directions and narrowly missed a couple of officers.

Just as the group of police, firefighters and medics seem to have gained control of the situation, giving the victim oxygen and attending to his wounds, a huge bang is heard and a fireball is sent into the air above one of the caravans

The immense explosion was caused by a 25-litre propane gas cylinder inside the van and knocked several officers of their feet. The blast also caused debris to rain down in all directions and narrowly missed a couple of officers

Keeping their cool, the team lift the injured man, who has been covered in an emergency blanket, away from the chaotic scene.

Now nine officers have been given awards for their breathtaking rescue operation, three years on from the caravan park blaze.

After the shocking second bang, the group had carried the victim an agonising 550 metres to an ambulance.

Police and firefighters then raced back into the inferno to see if any more residents needed saving while the fire was brought under control. 

Chief Constable Jason Hogg presented commendations to Sergeants James Greehy and Alex Moore and PCs Jasmine Brewster, James Clifton, Adam Price, Peter Screen, Dominic Spear, Reece Stansbury and Rachel Walsh after their efforts in the early hours of January 2 2021.

Sgt Greehy said: ‘In all my years as a frontline police officer, this is the first time I have actually looked back and reflected that we could have all died or been seriously injured that night.

‘I can honestly say that every single officer’s actions that night came from and was acted on pure instinct and without a second thought for ourselves. 

‘We all did what we felt needed to be done to save lives.’

Now nine officers, including Sergeants James Greehy (pictured, right, with Chief Constable Jason Hogg) and Alex Moore (left) and PC Rachel Walsh (middle), have been given awards for their breathtaking rescue operation, three years on from the caravan park blaze

PCs Jasmine Brewster (pictured, centre), Dominic Spear (left) and Peter Screen (right) were also recognised for helping save victims of the fire in Berkshire

PCs James Clifton (pictured, right), Adam Price (middle) and Reece Stansbury (left) were also given commendations by Chief Constable Jason Hogg after their heroic work at the blaze in January 2021

Sgt Moore added: ‘This incident is one I will never forget which involved a whole team effort to bring this to a safe resolution.’

PC Price said: ‘I am very proud to be among my fellow recipients and am even more proud to know that we prevented a man from needlessly losing his life. 

‘To receive this award in front of my mother – who was also a police officer – makes this particularly special.’

PC Clifton added: ‘Without the team’s hard work, alongside the fire and ambulance services, there’s no doubt more people would have been seriously injured, if not killed, as a result of this incident.’

PC Walsh said: ‘I just did what I needed to do at the time – I had a job to do – but I am honoured that my actions have been recognised and rewarded.’

PC Spear added: ‘Being that close to such a powerful fire was quite surreal.’