Rescue Essentials gives first responders 10% off through VerifyPass, and its Exclusive Discounts page names the group as “Police, Fire and EMT, Federal and Local.” You verify, you’re sent a one-time code for checkout, and the page limits you to one code every 24 hours.
Rescue Essentials says that in 2007 its founders set out to serve law enforcement, military, Fire/EMS and search and rescue communities with tactical medical products. Its About page also describes custom trauma and medical kits built for government agencies, schools, transportation hubs and private businesses. So this is a shop built around the people on this site, and it keeps a separate door for agencies, which matters for how you order, covered below.
How To Get The Rescue Essentials First Responder Discount
- Open Rescue Essentials’ Exclusive Discounts page. You can also use the discount button at checkout, which its FAQ points to as the other way in.
- Under First Responder and Government, choose Get Code and sign into VerifyPass.
- After verification, you’ll receive a one-time discount code to apply during checkout.
- For a later order, return to the page and repeat the steps. The limit is 1 code per 24 hours.
Who Qualifies, As The Page Words It
The same 10% code is offered to five groups, each with its own Get Code button: military and veterans (Active Duty, Veterans and Retirees), first responder and government (Police, Fire and EMT, Federal and Local), healthcare workers (Doctors, Nurses and Staff), teachers (Pre-K, K-12 and Professors), and university students. EMTs are named outright on the first responder line, so you don’t need to claim it under another group. VerifyPass’s own listing for the brand shows the same Police, Fire and EMT wording.
One line on the page is worth reading before you click. It says that by submitting your information through the page, you’re consenting to subscribe to Rescue Essentials’ email mailing list. That’s the price of the code, and you can unsubscribe afterward the way you would with any list.
Agency And Bulk Orders Run Differently
If you’re buying for a department, the personal code isn’t the route. Rescue Essentials’ FAQ lists agency orders by quote on a separate phone line, says a tax-exempt agency can email proof of exemption to have its account marked tax exempt, and says it can extend credit to state and local agencies with the proper paperwork. Those are account terms, not a discount, and they don’t change what your own order costs.
Shipping, Returns And Payment
Most web orders ship within one to two business days. Orders to the lower 48 are charged a flat rate of $4.99 per order, except for oversized products, and orders to Alaska or Hawaii are charged actual shipping, with an initial charge of $19.95 that’s refunded if the real cost is lower. You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, with some exclusions, and Rescue Essentials pays the return shipping when the return results from its own error, such as an incorrect or defective item. AED returns carry a 20% restocking fee. The FAQ says it accepts most major credit cards plus PayPal, Shop Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, HSA and FSA cards, money orders and checks.
Q&A
Q: How much is the Rescue Essentials first responder discount?
A: 10%, as a one-time code you get after verifying through VerifyPass.
Q: Are EMTs and firefighters covered?
A: The first responder and government line reads Police, Fire and EMT, Federal and Local.
Q: Can I use the code on more than one order?
A: Each code is one-time. Return to the page and verify again, and note the limit of 1 code per 24 hours.
Q: Does the FAQ confirm the discount?
A: Yes. It says to visit the Exclusive Discounts page or use the discount button at checkout to verify your credentials and receive your 10% discount.
Q: Is the discount the same as agency pricing?
A: No. Agencies order by quote, can open tax-exempt and credit accounts, and those terms are separate from the personal code.
Q: What’s the return window?
A: 30 days from delivery for most new, unopened items, with some exclusions and a 20% restocking fee on AED returns.
Q: Is there another first aid and trauma kit seller with a first responder discount?
A: My Medic gives first responders a discount through GovX ID. See our My Medic first responder discount page.
More Information:
Rescue Essentials’ offers and policies can change, so confirm them on its pages before you order. For more medical and wellness savings, browse our health and fitness discounts.
