On October 28th, we are celebrating National First Responders Day, and many restaurants and companies are offering nice freebies and deals to show appreciation to our first responders! Many of these offers will be valid for healthcare workers too, and there are many deals available year-round!
These freebies and savings opportunities include things like free food and discounts on clothing, cosmetics, and home goods! Check them all out below! Also, see our latest freebies here!
National First Responders Day Food Deals
- Dave & Buster’s – Get 15% off food and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Outback Steakhouse – First responders can save 10% every day.
- Sonny’s BBQ – From October 28th through 31st, first responders can enjoy a free Pork Big Deal (a sliced pork sandwich on garlic bread or a bun, your choice of a Sidekick and a drink). Verify your eligibility through ID.me. When verified, you will receive a code that you can redeem one time online or in-app.
- RaceTrac – First responders Rewards members can get a free Red Bull when they verify employment with ID.me. Plus, you can also get a free coffee, fountain drink, or frozen drink every day.
- TGI Fridays – First responders can get a free meal from a select menu on First Responders Day, October 28th. Offer valid for dine-in only.
- Firehouse Subs – Free Cold Brew for first responders all October, at select locations only (Florida & South Carolina).
- Ford’s Garage – On October 28th, Ford Garage restaurants are offering a free American Standard Burger or a free entree (up to $15).
- Applebee’s – On October 28th through November 2nd, they are offering 15% off an entree to First Responders and a FREE Mozzarella Sticks appetizer or a Brownie Bite dessert when they dine in!
- Ruby Tuesday – On October 28th, they are offering a free Garden Bar entrée or add-on for First Responders Day. Just mention promo code FIRST2025 when dining in.
- Hooters – First responders with a valid ID can get 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of any 10 wings on October 28th at select locations
- Firehouse Subs – Firehouse Subs Rewards who verify as first responders on ID.me can grab BOGO free Medium Hook & Ladder, via the app or website. This deal is valid year-round.
Special FREEBIE: Get one free guest ticket to select SeaWorld parks by registering on ID.me through October 31st. Tickets are valid through December 31st, 2025.
First Responders Retail Deals
- Academy Sports + Outdoors is offering first responders a 10% discount online and in-store through November 11th.
- Asics – Get 25% off full-priced Asics footwear and 30% off full-priced clothing and accessories.
- Atkins Nutritionals – First responders can enjoy 10% off every day.
- Boden – First responders can score 20% off Boden orders, plus free shipping on orders over $49 year-round.
- Bonobos – On October 28th, you can save 20% on Bononos apparel and more.
- CheapCarribean – Score $150 off a beach vacation with the CheapCarribean Rescue2Relax Club deal all year long.
- Dockers – Save 20% at Dockers with your first responders discount.
- Drunk Elephant – First responders get a 15% discount.
- Huel – First responders can enjoy 10% off on all purchases of $75 or more.
- J.Crew – All year long, first responders can enjoy 15% off purchases.
- J.Crew Factory – Save 15% at J.Crew Factory with your first responders discount.
- Levi Strauss & Co. – All year long, first responders can enjoy a 10% discount on apparel.
- NFL Shop – Every day first responders can get 15% off NFL Shop purchases.
- Rothy’s – First responders, including firefighters, EMTs, and police officers, can enjoy 20% off one pair of Rothy’s shoes annually.
- RVCA – First responders receive a 20% discount off RVCA apparel and more all year long.
- Spec Op Tools – First responders can enjoy a lifetime discount of 15% off any Spec Op tools.
- Tractor Supply Co. – First responders can enjoy a 10% discount on National First Responders Day.
- Tuft & Needle – Law enforcement, paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters can always get 15% off Tuft & Needle mattresses.
- UGG – Score 10% off full-priced styles from UGG year round.
- Under Armour – Get 20% off all your purchases.
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