The Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association recently honored State Rep. Milo Smith, a Columbus Republican, as their Legislator of the Year. That was for his work advancing firefighter readiness and safety during the latest legislative session, according to Smith’s office.

Smith authored a bill which requires volunteer firefighters to meet the same number of training hours as full-time firefighters before they are able to respond to an emergency call.

The Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association held it annual state convention at the Clarion Hotel in Columbus last month, where Smith received the award.