2026 Medal of Honor Recipients
In recognition for extraordinary acts of valor and heroism, the Idaho Law Enforcement, Firefighting and EMS Medal of Honor is awarded to law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs who have been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct, assuring that the sacrifices of these professionals are recognized and their bravery honored by the state whose citizens they protect.
In 2026, the Idaho Medal of Honor Commission met and selected five law enforcement officers and four firefighters to receive the Medal of Honor. The 2026 recipients are:
Corporal and K-9 handler Francisco Torres
Pocatello Police Department
Sergeant Justin Buck
Pocatello Police Department
Senior Firefighter Travis Adams
Idaho Falls Fire Department
Senior Firefighter Jeremy Newman
Idaho Falls Fire Department
Fire Captain Ernst Fritz Wiedenhoff
Northern Lakes Fire Protection District
Engineer David Tysdal
Coeur d’Alene Fire Department
Deputy Harvey Ballman
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Arek Brock
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office
