Rapid response paramedic Ian Trafford has thanked officers Carly Adams and Martin Hall for their help in assisting him when he was called out to a job in Melton town centre.
The paramedic had been dispatched after a woman became seriously ill after a fall in her home. Upon arrival, he couldn't get into the house as she was in such bad shape she couldn't open the door.
Mr Trafford, who is one of only two rapid response paramedics working in the Melton area, said: "The two community support officers arrived and smashed the window with a brick so we could get inside."
The drama increased when the woman's heart stopped moments later: "When that happens every second is vital and with the hard work and determination of the two support officers we managed to bring her back.
"I'm happy to say she's now made a full recovery in hospital."
PCSO Martin Hall said: "If we hadn't forced entry into the house when we did, I don't think the lady would have survived.
"One of the reasons I became a PCSO is to help people, and it's such a great feeling to know that we helped save a life."
Inspector Rob Folwell, head of the local policing unit, said it was rare that support officers use a power normally given to police but was delighted with the result.
"I think this is a fantastic example of a group effort in saving a woman's life, particularly when you consider the powers that support officers were using as part of their duties."