Honours and Awards
Staff and volunteers of the ACT Emergency Services Authority have often been the recipients of a variety of honours and awards for bravery and distinguished service.
The number of awards our members have received is an illustration of the dedication to duty and the immense contribution our staff and volunteers make to community well-being. Such awards are given in recognition of a variety of acts, ranging from efforts at a specific incident, to outstanding endeavours, to placing ones life at risk and performing a courageous act.
We must remember that staff and volunteers who receive such awards are only those formally recognised. Many more deeds, worthy of appreciation go by unnoticed everyday.
Australian and Imperial Honours
Some specific medals include:
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Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) |
Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) |
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 The medal recognises distinguished service by members of Australian fire services.
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 The medal recognises distinguished service by the men and women of Australia's ambulance organisations.
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Emergency Services Medal (ESM) |
National Medal |
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 The medal recognises distinguished service by the men and women of Australia's emergency service organisations.
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 The medal recognises 15 years' diligent full-time, part-time and voluntary service by members of various forces, including the fire, ambulance and state emergency services. A clasp to the Medal is given for each 10 years' additional service.
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More information about Australian Awards , and Imperial Honours is available.
A.C.T. Awards
Awards issued by the ACT Government include:
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ACT Emergency Medal
The inaugural Emergency Medal is to be awarded to selected uniformed staff and volunters for their acts of courage and dedication to the Canberra community during the January 2003 bushfires. |
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ACT Community Protection Medal
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RFS and SES awards
Long service awards and special service awards for Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service members.
- Commendation for Exemplary Service - Will be awarded to an individual member in recognition of service of a meritorious nature, or outstanding actions in relation to service duties, administrative leadership, or exemplary performance of a specific difficult project or task.
- Commendation for 10 Years Service - Recognises an accumulation of ten years' diligent voluntary service.
- Commendation for 5 Years Service - Recognises five years' diligent voluntary service.
Unit Citation for Exemplary Service - Will be awarded to crews, brigades, groups or organised units in recognition of outstanding service of a meritorious nature, such as group actions in relation to service duties, group work performance, or other outstanding or meritorious service.
- Commendation for Diligent Service - Awarded to the person from each Brigade or Unit, considered to have been the most diligent member throughout the year.
Other Awards
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