The Boston Fire Department chose FirstNet to modernize communications. Firefighters now have access to a web and mobile situational awareness application and the mobile broadband connectivity they need to power drones. Play video Challenges The Boston Fire Department needed to modernize its communication tools to empower its 1,500+ firefighters and protect 685,000 Boston residents. It also needed state-of-the-art firefighting tools. Results The department now has priority and preemption across Band 14 and all AT&T commercial bands. It gained new tools, including a location-based situational awareness application, and technology to power drones. Solution Saving lives and serving the community for more than 3 centuries About the Boston Fire Department The Boston Fire Department has served the community since 1678. It was the first paid fire department in the United States. Today it’s the largest city fire department in New England, serving about 685,000 people over a 50-square-mile area. James Greene – Deputy Chief, Boston Fire Department Connect with a FirstNet specialist Subscribe today! By clicking Submit, you consent to AT&T sending you email about FirstNet services, products and offers at the address you provide, even if you have previously opted out of receiving AT&T marketing emails. Email Subscription Form Sitemap Video Title We use cookies This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies. These help the site function better. They also help us improve it. This data gives us feedback on how you use our products and services, helps us develop promotional and marketing material more relevant to you, and allows us to connect you with apt content from third parties. Read more about cookies and how to manage your settings here. For information specifically applicable to users in the European Economic Area, please click here .