This is a beautiful Boston Fire Dept challenge coin. Coin is about 1 9/16" in diameter and raised lettering on both sides with a reeded edge. Reverse side is a highly polished gold plated. Coin is contained in an acrylic air tight holder.

The Boston Fire Department provides fire protection and first responder emergency medical service to the city of Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to fire protection, the department responds to a variety of emergencies such as, but not limited to, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material spills, electrical hazards, floods, and construction accidents.

The Boston Fire Department is the largest municipal fire department in New England and serves approximately 636,000 people living in a 47-square-mile area of the city proper and provides additional mutual aid to 32 surrounding communities of the Greater Boston Metro Area, including Logan International Airport.