QFES Honours and Awards 2016

Diligent and Ethical Service Medal Clasps

Insignia design The DESM is a circular, matt bronze medal ensigned with the crown of St. Edward. The front of the medal portrays a firefighter’s helmet and crossed axes within a central shield. Surrounding this are the words ‘Diligent and Ethical Service’ for which the award is granted. The back of the medal has the words ‘Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Medal’. The ribbon features five vertical stripes of red, royal blue and white.

As of 1 July 2016, the DESM was replaced by the QFES Medal and ceased to be issued with the exception of clasps in recognition of subsequent eligible service by previous recipients. The QFES Diligent and Ethical Service Medal was instituted by the Commissioner, QFES to recognise members of the QFES workforce, paid and volunteer, who distinguishedthemselvesoveraprolonged period of time, through commitment to ethical standards, diligence and integrity. This medal was not granted as a ‘right’ by virtue of long service. Eligibility for clasps Previous DESM recipients will continue to receive the DESM clasp upon completion of each 10 years subsequent to the initial qualifying service if the recipient maintains the integrity, diligent and ethical standards required. When a person has already been awarded their medal (and possibly clasp) it will be the responsibility of the recipient to have any future clasps attached or replaced. The Commissioner, QFES, may: • revoke a medal or clasp previously granted • reinstate a previously revoked medal or clasp • direct that a medal or clasp be returned and not worn.

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Nominating officers are to complete the DESM clasp nomination form and submit to the appropriate manager for endorsement. It is the responsibility of the nominating officer to ensure that the individual’s details are correct and to ensure that, to the best of their knowledge, the individual they nominate meets the eligibility criteria. Managers will be responsible for considering nominations in regards to eligibility and either endorsing the nomination for progression or providing notification that the nomination will not be endorsed. Endorsed nominations are submitted to the Honours and Awards Team with integrity checks conducted before being progressed for approval by the Deputy Commissioners. The final outcome of the nomination will be advised in due course. More information and forms • Diligent and Ethical Service Clasp Nomination Form

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