National Medal Presentation NT Fire Service

25 October 1996

The National Medal (NM) is awarded by the Governor General, on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Police and the CEO of Fire and Emergency Services, to NTFRS, NTPF and NTES members who have completed a period of 15 years qualifying service or periods of qualifying service that, in aggregate, amount to 15 years. Qualifying service is defined as diligent service as a member or volunteer of any Australian Police, Fire, Ambulance, Correctional or Emergency Service, as well as the former Australian Protective Service, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and voluntary search and rescue organisations. A clasp to the NM may be awarded after the completion of each additional period of ten years of qualifying service or of periods of service that, in aggregate, are not less than ten years. Chief Minister Shane Stone invests Senior Fire Officer Paul Florence with the National Medal.

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