heroics

/hɪˈroʊɪks/
noun
  1. Actions or behavior that are brave, dramatic, or show great courage, often in a way that seems exaggerated or unnecessary.
    • The firefighter's heroics saved three families from the burning building.
    • His heroics on the battlefield earned him a medal, but he said he was just doing his job.
    • We don't need any heroics—just follow the safety instructions calmly.