STATEHOUSE (Oct. 30, 2024) – Nominations are now being accepted for the state's first-ever award recognizing Hoosier first responders who are killed or seriously injured in an act of public service, according to State Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville).
Ledbetter said the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor honors firefighters, emergency medical responders, law enforcement and others who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the first responder's life above and beyond the call of duty.
"First responders are our first call when an accident occurs," Ledbetter said. "These men and women who go above and beyond the call of duty deserve recognition for their bravery."
To be eligible for the award, an individual must be an Indiana first responder, such as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, corrections officer, public safety telecommunicator, EMS worker, emergency management service provider, county coroner, deputy coroner, public safety agency employee, or volunteer whose duties include rapid emergency response.
"Our first responders are everyday heroes who put themselves in danger to protect others," O'Brien said. "We have brave men and women all around the state in these essential roles, and this award will help honor those that go beyond the call of duty."
Learn more about how to nominate someone for the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor and other special recognitions available through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security at in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions.
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State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Gibson, Pike and Warrick counties.
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State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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