Here’s why first responders are calling her a hero.

A teenager who saved two toddlers from a "massive fire" in High Ridge in July will be recognized as a hero Monday afternoon, the city's fire department said.

15-year-old Savannah Strother was babysitting the two children on July 9 when the home she was in caught fire.

"She acted without hesitation to get a 1-year-old and 3-year-old to safety without any injuries," High Ridge Fire Protection District Fire Chief John Barton wrote on social media. "[She] was at a neighbor's house babysitting two small children when a massive fire broke out, involving both the house she was in and [an adjacent] house."

[tigrlily]

Not to mention the dog who alerted her. Good boy.

[LeighHughes-sokg]

That family picked the right dog and babysitter

[veronicaatkins]

The dog actually saved the family I’m so glad she listened to his bark

[KenIbenduova]

Give the dog his flowers too, he's the one that barked letting her know to look outside.

[donatrandom]

That babysitter just became
family for the rest of her life

[martinndubuisi]

Dog barked,
Investigate,
Action,
Saved

[christiannataylor]

She listened to the dog, assessed the situation, didn't panic, and found all four of them a safe route. She's only 15, and kept such a level head

[LEMONSTERPLAYSPUBG]

She took her responsibility seriously. Good job

[DanielleLouviere]

And she had both kids together. You can tell she keeps eyes on both of them.

[maryf.]

No hesitation. Smart and fearless at 15. Give this young lady a scholarship.

[Stealthchick]

She did that! She handled it with such maturity. I thought she was older.

[KayyyyK]

How is a 15 year have more maturity then most adults, I have faith in this world, what a brave 15 year old ❤❤❤

[Moonchild_est]

You know she actually does her job because those babies were right there with her. She didn't have to run around the house looking for them. I'm so proud of her and thankful they got out.

[SONICgokuverine]

In that brief moment, she taught that kid a quick lesson about not hesitating in the face of danger. She’d be my babysitter for life after this, with a heck of a raise.

[aman-crhu]

she grabbed that child like she was her mother. a total BOSS

[CrystalAvalos-gp]

Thank you for saving of these beautiful and precious children’s lives and the dogs life !!! You are their Hero !!!! God bless you and your family !!!!

[POMSQUAD]

The dog alerted she reacted amazing. No panic just pure common sense. Definitely a hero.

[nativemom]

The dog alerted her to something wrong and she didn’t panick at all but did wonderful in an emergency situation. Great job!

[nikkimireles]

The maturity.. she stayed calm, but urgently got the kids, herself, and the family dog out without hesitation. She’s a hero.

[Kezza]

Without the fire that was already a LOT of responsibility for a 15 year-old. What a truly amazing young woman.