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. The Certificate of Appreciation is awarded at the discretion of the Chief Fire Officer, in this case, Iain Rae. Chief Minister Shane Stone and recipients following the presentation of Medals and Certificate of Appreciation. Left to Right: Station Officer John Picton, Station Officer Paul Florence, Senior Firefighter John aka Jacko Mayo, civilian woman unknown, Senior Firefighter Fred Settle, Firefighter Des Carolin, Senior Station Officer Graham Johnston, Ray Thomas NTES Officer, Chief Fire Officer Iain Rae.

Document type: Photo
Time period: Legislative Assembly NT
People: Des CAROLIN, Paul FLORENCE, Paul FLORENCE, Graham JOHNSTON, John aka Jacko MAYO, John PICTON, Iain RAE, Fred SETTLE, Ray THOMAS

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