Posted 63 months ago

Who Is Eligible For A First Responder Discount? 
Who is eligible can range depending on each store. Therefore, it’s best to clarify your eligibility prior to going to the store. The most common groups that are eligible are:

• Paid or volunteer firefighters 
• Police officers 
• Sheriffs 
• Deputies 
• State troopers
• Rescue squad members 
• EMS & EMT
• Nurses
• Healthcare workers and hospital staff
• 911 dispatchers

How Long Must You Be A First Responder To Qualify?
Most often, the length of time you’ve been a first responder is not a factor in receiving a discount. You just need proof of eligibility and that’s it. 

How Do You Obtain Your First Responder Discount? 

• Employment verification 
• Valid ID
• Online verification — In order to prove your first responder status for online stores, a good place to start is registering at these identity-verification sites: ID.me, SheerID and VerifyPass

Types Of Discounts You Can Expect
General retailers are usually where you will get the biggest discounts.  You will also find some great discounts from automotive companies, major apparel stores, and food and drink retailers. You will also find a lot of educational discounts on tuition for those wanting to obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree. 

Covid-19 Pandemic Impact
Since the pandemic hit, some companies have started to include healthcare workers and hospital staff in their discount offerings for first responders.