Design
- The medal is silver and 36 millimetres in diameter, with the obverse having the profile of Queen Elizabeth II.
- The medal's reverse is a standing figure with a sword and shield, with an inscription of "For Gallantry" or "For Distinguished Fire Service" around the face's side.
- The ribbon is of red with three yellow stripes. The Queen's Fire Service Medal for Gallantry has a single thin blue stripe running through the centre of each yellow stripe.
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