Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

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The Australian Fire Service Medal recognises distinguished service by a member of an Australian fire service and was established on 12 April 1988 by Letters Patent.

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Summary

  • The Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) is awarded biannually in the Australia Day and King’s Birthday honours lists.
  • Only one award is ever made to an individual for distinguished service and recipients are entitled to use the postnominal letters "AFSM".
  • The Governor-General awards the AFSM on the recommendation of the responsible Commonwealth, state and territory ministers.

Description

The AFSM was introduced in 1988 and replaced the Queen’s Fire Service Medal (QFSM), which was established in 1954.

The AFSM may be awarded to a member who has shown distinguished service when carrying out the primary functions of the organisation, particularly where the work has been inherently more hazardous than most other occupations.

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Nominations

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Recipients

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Further information

Learn about the Australian Fire Service Medal, which recognises distinguished service by paid and volunteer members of Australian fire services.

Australian Fire Service Medal – Governor-General website

 

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