It’s pretty much impossible to thank our first responders enough for everything they do to keep us safe. But I think we can all agree that first responder freebies are a good start.
And luckily, a lot of healthcare worker discounts also apply to first responders. Plus, there are also plenty of deals available on National First Responders Day (Oct. 28) and year-round.
Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians can access these perks with their work IDs in person, or get SheerID, ID.me, or VerifyPass verification discounts online. These freebies and savings opportunities include things like free food and discounts on clothing, cosmetics, and home goods.
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Offers, prices, and local participation may vary.
National First Responders Day is a yearly, daylong event that gives freebies to first responders.
National First Responders Day honors firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other first responders with freebies at national chain restaurants all day long. These range in value from free cookies to free entrees. Most of the deals don’t require any purchase, but they do require you to present your ID.
National First Responders Day happens every year on Oct. 28.
Count on it — National First Responders Day is always on Oct. 28. Next year, that means it will happen on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
National First Responders Day Food Discounts we expect in 2025.
Dave & Buster's: For National First Responders Day 2025, Dave & Buster's will likely offer a discount on food and drinks.
Firehouse Subs: Look for Firehouse Subs to offer first responders (in uniform or with a valid ID) a BOGO free subs deal.
Ford's Garage: Next year, we anticipate Ford Garage restaurants will offer a FREE American Standard Burger or a free entree on Oct. 28, 2025.
Hooters: First responders will likely get a BOGO 6-count wings deal at Hooters on National First Responders Day 2025.
Krispy Kreme: On National First Responders Day in 2025, look for Krispy Kreme to offer a free small hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut.
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar: First responders will likely get free slice of pie with an entree purchase at O'Charley's on Oct. 28, 2025.
Outback Steakhouse: First responders can save 10% at Outback Steakhouse every day.
Ruby Tuesday: Watch for Ruby Tuesday to have a discount on their Ruby's Cheeseburger or American Smashed Burger on First Responders Day 2025.
Sonny's BBQ: First responders can look forward to a freebie at Sonny's BBQ.
TGI Fridays: We anticipate TGI Fridays will offer first responders a free meal on First Responders Day, Oct. 28, 2025.
Tiff's Treats: Next year, first responders who visit a Tiff's Treats location on National First Responders Day will likely get a free chocolate chip cookie.
First Responders Retail Discounts
Retailers offer First Responders Day and year-round discounts, You may need to verify your eligibility through SheerID, ID.me, or VerifyPass.
Aly & Lia Boutique: Get 20% off Aly & Lia Boutique year-round.
Asics: Get 25% off full-priced Asics footwear and 30% off full-priced clothing and accessories.
Atkins Nutritionals: First responders can enjoy 15% off at Atkins.com every day.
Aveda: First responders get 20% off a single Aveda purchase once every 30 days.
Billabong: First responders receive a 40% discount on shoes and other Billabong apparel on National First Responders Day.
Boden: First responders can enjoy 25% off Boden orders of $300 or more, plus free shipping on orders over $49 year-round.
Bononos: Look for a 25% on Bononos apparel and more on National First Responders Day 2025.
CheapCarribean.com: Get $150 off a beach vacation with the CheapCarribean.com Rescue2Relax Club deal all year long.
Dockers: You can save 25% at Dockers with their first responders discount.
Fox Nation: First responders (police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics) can enjoy a free 1-year subscription (regularly $59.88) to Fox Nation.
Huel: First responders can enjoy 10% off on all purchases of Huel meal replacement drinks through Sept. 2025.
J.Crew: First responders can enjoy 15% off purchases at JCrew.com all year long.
J.Crew Factory: Save 15% at J.Crew Factory with their first responders discount.
Levi Strauss & Co.: All year long, first responders can enjoy a 15% discount on apparel at Levi's Strauss & Co.
Molekule: First responders can enjoy 20% off Molekule air purifiers year round.
NFL Shop: Every day first responders can get 15% off NFL Shop purchases.
Oui the People: First responders can enjoy 20% off all year at Oui the People.
P.volve: First responders can enjoy 20% off P.volve equipment and digital memberships year round.
Quiksilver: First responders receive a 15% discount on Quiksilver apparel.
Rothy’s: First responders, including firefighters, EMTs, and police officers, can enjoy 20% off one pair of Rothy's shoes annually.
Roxy: On National First Responders Day you can receive a 40% discount on apparel at Roxy.
RVCA: First responders receive a 30% discount off RVCA apparel and more all year long.
Spec Op Tools: First responders can enjoy 15% off any Spec Op tools.
Tortuga: Every day, Tortuga offers a 20% discount on travel products for first responders (law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters).
Tuft & Needle: Tuft & Needle mattresses for law enforcement, paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters are always 15% off.
UGG: First responders can enjoy 10% off full-priced styles from UGG year round.
Under Armour: Get 20% off all your purchases at Under Armour.
Volcom: First responders get a 40% discount at Volcom year round.
Whirlpool: Most Whirlpool major appliances, including KitchenAid and Maytag, are 15% off every day.
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