The Indianapolis Fire Department honored 48 of its firefighters at the annual awards banquet today.
Firefighters never stop giving to their community.
These awards are our chance to give them something back. Louis A. Dezelan, Chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department. The award was presented to Smith's father, James Smith. Taylor and Wilson put their own lives in danger while trying to rescue Warren J.C. Smith from 70 feet of water. Ernest Malone was cited for his efforts at a house fire on the city's north side.