The Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal, created on August 29, 1985,
honours members of a recognized Canadian fire service who have completed
20 years of service, ten years of which have been served in the performance of
duties involving potential risks, and were employed on or after the date of
creation of the Medal. Recognized fire services include Canadian fire
departments, fire marshals’ offices, fire commissioners’ offices and the
Canadian Forces fire services. Exemplary service is characterized by good
conduct, industry and efficiency. Consideration is given only to periods of
service for which no other long service, good conduct or efficiency decoration
or medal has been awarded by the Crown. The Medal may be awarded
posthumously.