Honoring First Responders: Exciting Discounts, Freebies & More!
In honor of National First Responders Day on October 28th, many businesses are offering exciting food and retail discounts to appreciate the brave individuals who keep our communities safe. Whether you’re a firefighter, police officer, paramedic, or EMT, this special day is dedicated to you! On National First Responders Day, enjoy free meals or drinks from Ford’s Garage, receive a 10% discount at Outback Steakhouse, and grab a complimentary product or service from Krispy Kreme. Additionally, don’t miss the BOGO offer at Firehouse Subs! Just remember to bring a valid ID and check if your local businesses are participating as you celebrate National First Responders Day.
Food Freebies, Deals & Discounts
- Applebee’s
- From Monday, October 27 through Sunday, November 2,participating Applebee’s locations (listed at tlcannon.com) will offer 15% off dine-in entrées to first responders, including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, 911 dispatchers, and public health and emergency medical personnel.
- In honor of National First Responder Day, Tuesday, October 28, Applebee’s will go a step further – offering every first responder their choice of a FREE Mozzarella Sticks appetizer or a Brownie Bite dessert when they dine in!
- Dave & Buster’s – Get 15% off food and drinks.
- Firehouse Subs – Firehouse Subs Rewards Members who verify their first responder status on ID.me will receive a free Medium Hook & Ladder with a purchase of another Medium Hook & Ladder
- Ford’s Garage – We offer a 10% discount for first responders in uniform and military (this does not include alcohol). In addition you can get a complimentary American Standard Burger on 10/28.
- Hooter’s – All first responders, come get 10 free boneless wings when you buy any 10 wings at participating locations.
- Krispy Kreme – Eligible first responders, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics/EMTs, emergency operators, dispatchers, and search and rescue personnel, can redeem the free doughnut and brewed coffee when they show a valid ID or badge at participating Krispy Kreme shops, including drive-thrus.
- Outback Steakhouse – First responders can save 10% every day.
- Racetrac – RaceTrac Rewards members can get a FREE Red Bull when they verify employment with ID.me. As a first responder, you can also enjoy a free coffee, fountain drink, or frozen drink every day.
- Ruby Tuesday – First Responders can score a free garden bar entree or add on, on Tuesday 10/28. Use code FIRST2025 to score!
- Sonny’s BBQ – Free pork big deal for first responders!
- TGI Fridays – Select locations are offering up a free meal from a special menu for First Responders on October 28th!
Retail Freebies, Deals & Discounts
- Academy Sports + Outdoors – We proudly offer a seasonal discount for active service members, veterans, and first responders.From 10/19/25 to 11/11/25, take 10% off your entire purchase online or in-store.
- Asics – 25% qualifying full-priced footwear and 30% off qualifying full-priced clothing & accessories in our online and retail stores.
- ATKINS – Save 10% Every Day!
- Bonobos – 20% off
- Cheap Caribbean – $150 off your next vacay!
- Docker’s – We are proud to offer our brave Medical Professionals and First Responders, who are on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis, a 25% discount on all Dockers apparel.
- Drunk Elephant – Save 15%!
- Huel – Save 10% on orders that are $75+
- J. Crew – First responders, medical professionals and military personnel, get 15% off your purchase* when you shop with a valid ID. In stores & online.
- J. Crew Factory – Health-care workers, first responders and military personnel receive an EXTRA 15% OFF IN STORES & ONLINE!*
- Levi’s – 10% OFF first responder and medical professional discount
- NFLShop – NFLShop.com is proud to offer a discount of 15% to select customers who have served our country in the Military or as First Responders and their spouses and immediate families.
- Rothy’s – Score an additional 20% off!
- RVCA – We are honored to offer a 20% off select products for Students, Alumni, Teachers, Doctors, Nurses, First Responders, Hospital Employees, Medical Providers, Veterans and Military.
- T-Mobile – Join them celebrating your local heroes at your nearest T-Mobile Experience Store. Everyone can enjoy free food, games, and a chance to win 2 SEC championship tickets + $5k travel voucher.
- Tractor Supply – Hometown Heroes will receive a 10% discount
- Tuft & Needle – Active military and veterans can get 15% off their whole order.
- Under Armour – Under Armour proudly offers 20%* off all purchases for all Active Duty Service Members, Retirees, Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Family Members, as well as 20%* off for First Responders & Healthcare Workers and active Police, Fire, Nurses, Doctors, and EMT customers.
- Sea World – Get a free guest ticket to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, or Adventure Island. Register for your free ticket via ID.me from October 16 – 31, 2025. Free ticket is valid to use October 16, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
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