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First Responder Verification

Instant First Responder verification services for exclusive discounts.

Verify the group statuses of police, firefighters, EMTs, and more.

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Why Offer a First Responder Discount

First responders are the backbone of our communities—the men and women we count on to help us in an emergency. The first responder community includes 2 million Americans nationwide, ranging from police officers and EMTs to state troopers and firefighters. Together, these groups boast $105 billion in spending power.

Show your appreciation for this vital consumer group with an exclusive group discount.

93%
of first responders say they will choose to make a purchase with a retailer that offers an exclusive first responder discount over a retailer that doesn't
98%
of first responders say they are more likely to be loyal and return over and over to a retailer that offers an exclusive first responder discount
Why Companies Choose ID.me for First Responder Verification Services

Frictionless Customer Experience

First-time verification is quick. Returning first responder verification is even faster. First responders are re-verified in 2 clicks without having to re-enter the same data.

First Responder Customer Acquisition

Take advantage of the ID.me member network to acquire new customers in the first responder segment. ID.me will help you connect with first responders on social media, via email, and in the first responder’s community.

Superior Fraud Protection

Protect your exclusive first responder discounts from abuse by ineligible customers and unauthorized resellers. ID.me’s technology detects fraudulent verification attempts and abuse.

Who We Verify

ID.me can verify the first responder statuses of many subgroups within the first responder community:

Police Officer
Sheriff
State Trooper
Corrections Officer
Federal Officer
Career Firefighter
Volunteer Firefighter
EMT
Paramedic
911 Dispatcher

Verification options for everyone

ID.me offers many verification options to ensure complete coverage of the first responder community:

Check First Responder Records

Check First Responder Records

Firefighters and EMTs can input information such as their agencies, certification dates, or registry information to instantly verify their group statuses. ID.me checks this information against federal and state databases.

Document Upload

Document Upload

Law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs can upload images of documentation of their group statuses. The ID.me team reviews document uploads within 60 seconds at a secure U.S.-based facility.