Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes heroic deeds come from the scariest situations, yet these individuals know just what to do while under pressure. Mia Dates is only 7 years old, but she’s a certified hero. She and her dad, Xavier Dates, were at their home in Chicago when Xavier took a nasty fall down the steps. He somehow lost his footing, and when he got to the bottom, he hit his head. Mia knew something very serious happened to her dad, so she immediately grabbed his phone and called 911 for help. Mia Dates Never Thought Twice About Being Her Dad’s Hero Mia told CBS Chicago she knew her dad needed help. “He was, like, saying, ‘Ow,’ and he was hurt,” she said. Dispatchers sent Kevin and Bianca Rosas from Bud’s Ambulance in Dolton to the Dates’ home. Kevin recalled the moment they pulled up to the home. “It was a pretty scary dog when we showed up, and right then and there it just causes a pretty hectic scene,” Kevin said. Kevin credits Mia Dates with being a hero in the very scary situation. He said that if it hadn’t been for her help opening the door and taking care of the dog, they might not have gotten to her dad. “I think it’s very important and crucial to teach your kids, if they’re old enough to manage a phone, how to kind of recognize dangers or recognize when something’s not right, and have the ability to call 911,” he said. Mia told CBS Chicago her mom told her how to react in an emergency. Xavier Dates added that he’s very proud of his little girl. “I’m not surprised, because Mia’s smart, and she’s a strong person,” Xavier said. “I took it a little emotional, knowing that she was there for me.” This story’s featured image can be found here