Bravery awards approved by the Queen have been handed to two police officers who showed "extreme courage" when they tackled an armed man in Wollaton Vale.
Residents had to be evacuated from a sheltered care complex following reports of a flat fire and a man brandishing a firearm.
The drama unfolded at around 12.15am on Wednesday, October 24, last year at Woodvale in Wollaton Vale.
Firefighters from six stations were called to tackle the blaze and spent almost four hours at the scene.
Nottinghamshire Police said a BB gun was recovered and a man was arrested.
Woodvale is a complex with 48 self-contained one-bedroom flats and a terrace of five bungalows providing sheltered accommodation to people aged 55 and over.
Police said Sergeant Matthew Daley and Temporary Sergeant Jody Leonardi, displayed "extreme courage" when they "tackled and disarmed a man who posed a threat toward not only themselves, but to other officers, emergency services personnel and the vulnerable occupants of a burning building in October 2018."
Both are on the Civilian Gallantry List and will receive the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.
Sergeant Daley said: "I’m hugely proud to be the recipient of the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.
"Being a police sergeant on duty at the time of my actions, I just thought that I was protecting my officers and the public like anyone would have done.
"It’s not until afterwards when you have time to reflect on your actions that you realise you have potentially placed yourself in great danger.
"Recognition at this level for the actions of police officers on duty is both an honour and a stark reminder of the dangers we face on front line policing."
Temporary Sergeant Leonardi added: "It means a lot for this act of bravery to be recognised. I saw a dangerous situation that needed to be resolved quickly, so my previous army and police training just kicked in.
"Only afterwards when I thought about it, did I think that the end result could have been very different. I’m glad I was able to keep the public safe and I’m very proud of this award."
David Franks, 54, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, October 2, for destroying and damaging property recklessly as to endanger life and two counts of possession of a firearm (BB gun) with intent to cause fear of violence.
He received a Section 37 Hospital Order.
Nottinghamshire Police's Chief Constable Craig Guildford congratulated the pair.
He said: "I'd like to congratulate both the officers on this fantastic award. They showed true bravery last year and I would like to praise them for their incredible courage.
"I'm incredibly proud to hear these acts performed by our officers and we know that these acts of commitment go on every day."
The pair will be presented with their awards later this year at the force's annual awards ceremony.
