POST FALLS - When a driver had a heart attack and crashed next to their home, the instincts of Jake and Hannah Larson took over.

Those instincts helped their father, Chris Larson, revive the victim, who survived the ordeal.

The truck narrowly missed 9-year-old Jake and the Larson home north of Post Falls in October, but he and his 13-year-old sister responded quickly despite the horrifying incident.

The two assisted Chris, a paramedic for the Northern Lakes Fire District, by calling 911 and running to the shop to retrieve a medical "jump kit" without their father instructing them to do so.

The siblings were recently honored with Certificates of Appreciation from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue for their efforts.

They were presented the awards during KCFR's board meeting with Northern Lakes administration and Kootenai County EMS Chief Chris Way also in attendance.

"On that day, Team Larson went into action," KCFR Chief Warren Merritt said. "Hannah and Jake, by getting their dad's cell phone and (jump) kit, let their dad do what he does best - take care of patients. KCFR is very proud of Hannah and Jake's actions.

"They obviously come from good stock."

Hannah said that she and Jake "just did what what they were supposed to do."

"It was really scary, but we knew what we were supposed to do," she said. "After it happened, I ran outside and started thinking about what I needed to do."

The truck left Prairie Avenue and rumbled onto the Larson property. It stopped when it struck a boulder.

Jake said the truck was so close to hitting him that he saw the victim's face as the vehicle passed by.

Both Larson kids have had some CPR training.

Hoping to follow in his dad's footsteps, Jake proudly attaches Chris' old EMS badge to his waist. He had it during the ceremony.

Emergency careers run in the Larson family. Chris' dad Dennis is a retired state trooper.

And, based on Jake and Hannah's efforts, they have the makings to follow suit.

Chris said he was proud that his kids didn't panic during the tense moments.

"Kids can play a huge role in helping those in need," Chris said. "For them to be cool and calm makes a dad proud. Being able to respond the way they did is amazing."