New state medal to honor heroism of Indiana first responders

Area legislators are touting a new program to recognize Indiana’s heroic first responders.

Applications are now open for the Hoosier First Responder Medal of Honor. It will be awarded to Indiana first responders who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. They must have distinguished themselves above the call or duty or at great risk to their lives.

In their weekly radio address Indiana House Republicans talked about the new legislation creating the honor.

State Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour was author of the new law. He explains:.

State Rep. Dave Hall of Norman, explains the purpose of the new law.

Nominations can be sent through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security website here: https://www.in.gov/dhs/special-recognitions/#tab-706703-4-Hoosier_First_Responder_Medal_of_Honor