Harrison Holt was awarded the title of honorary firefighter by the Milan-Dummer Fire Department in New Hampshire for his quick thinking as his home went up in flames last month.
Dad John Holt had just finished mowing the lawn when he noticed smoke coming from the home's attached shed, according to WMUR.
Holt grabbed a fire extinguisher and ran to the shed.
“By the time I got down there, it was fairly out of control already,” said Holt.
8yo Harrison Holt named honorary member of #Milan FD after he pulled his 11-month-old sister from their burning home. @WMUR9 pic.twitter.com/lAilIJztun
— Tim Callery (@TimCalWMUR) July 28, 2017
Harrison quickly dialed 911 and got his sister out of the house.
“Harry has her in one arm and the phone in the other, just chatting to 911,” Holt said.
The fire destroyed the home, WMUR reported.
The family had recently practiced a fire safety drill.
“Exit drills in the home, use smoke detectors, practice it, make sure the children are familiar with it,” said Fire Chief Bud Chapman.
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