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    NFL First Responder Ticket Discounts & Appreciation Games for 2025

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    As a Police Officer, Firefighter, Paramedic or EMT, you spend long hours away from your family serving the community, protecting property, and saving lives. Badge Discounts would like to thank you for your service with our list of NFL teams that show their appreciation to first responders with a first responder discount on game tickets. The following is a list of all 2025 NFL ticket discounts for first responders, NFL teams that have a First Responder Appreciation game with ticket discounts in 2025, and other ways for first responders to save on NFL products and more:


    ​NFL Ticket Discounts for First Responders


    1st Tix- is a not-for-profit that secures free tickets for first responders to sporting events, concerts, and theater across the US. Tickets to select NFL games are available. First responders sign up online and verify your service. Then you can request tickets or enter a lottery and pay only a small delivery fee to receive your FREE tickets. 


    GovX- gives an exclusive deal of $20 off NFL tickets purchased through through their site in a partnership with StubHub. First responders, military and more can create a free membership to shop special discounts on brands, travel and tickets


    ID.me- offers up to 2% cash back on National Football League tickets to first responders including police, fire, and EMS. Sign up and verify your eligibility on their site. Restrictions may apply. 

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    NFL First Responder Appreciation Games with Discounts


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    Atlanta Falcons- is honored to support law enforcement with a special rate on tickets to Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 1:00pm as the Atlanta Falcons take on the Washington Commanders. Specially priced tickets start as low as $90. For each ticket sold through this offer $5.00 will be donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). 


    Arizona Cardinals- have partnered with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) to offer all first responders a special ticket offer to Sunday September 14th vs. Carolina Panthers. Tickets are discounted at a group rate at 5-20% off SeatGeek prices, and $10 of every ticket will be donated to the NLEOMF. As a special thank you, all ticket buyers will be entered into a raffle for an exclusive on-field experience. Five winners and a guest will be invited down to the field during our pregame celebrations.



    Jacksonville Jaguars- gives exclusive savings on tickets for select games to first responders including police, firefighters, and EMS all season long in 2025. Visit their site for details.

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    LA Chargers- shows their appreciation to first responders with special rates on tickets to games in tandem with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). For each ticket purchased through this offer, $10.00 is donated to the (NLEOMF). This offer is open to all first responders, law enforcement, family, friends, and the public. Games include:

    • Sunday, September 21st vs. the Denver Broncos 
    • Thursday, October 23rd vs. the Minnesota Vikings


    LA Rams- through their Military & First Responder Program, they show their appreciation to police, firefighters, and EMTs with discounted ticket prices to select games. Follow the steps on their website to verify your identity and receive this special offer.


    ​New York Jets- and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) have teamed up to offer specially priced ticket packages to 3 games in 2025. Along with an exclusive rate, $5 of every ticket purchased through this program is donated to the NLEOMF. Games include:Sunday September 14th vs. Buffalo Bills

    • Sunday October 19th vs Carolina Panthers
    • Sunday November 30th vs Atlanta Falcons 


    Seattle Seahawks- want to thank law enforcement and other first responders for keeping our communities safe! They have teamed up with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) to provide special ticket pricing on the below dates. $5 of every ticket purchased goes to the NLEOMF. Use PROMO CODE 25NLEOM when ordering.

    • October 20, 2025 vs Houston Texans
    • November 9, 2025 vs Arizona Cardinals
    • December 14, 2024 vs Indianapolis Colts


    Tennessee Titans- offer 2 ways to save:

    • First Responder Appreciation Day- thanks First Responders through an exclusive ticket offer for the Titans vs Rams game Sunday, September 14th at 12pm. Everyone who buys a ticket through this offer using promo code HERO will save up to $25 off the individual game ticket rate. The first 400 purchasers also receive a commemorative Titans First Responders Coin.
    • Law Enforcement Days- through a partnership with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), they give special ticket pricing to all law enforcement personnel, first responders, friends, family and the general public on multiple games. Enter promo code NLEOMF for tickets starting as low as $49. A portion of each ticket sold through this offer is donated to the NLEOMF. Games include: 
    • Sunday, November 2nd vs Chargers 
    • Sunday, November 16th vs Texans
    • Sunday, November vs Seahawks
    • Sunday, November vs Jaguars


    Washington Commanders- thank law enforcement for your service with multiple seating options to choose from starting as low as $69.00 per ticket, and $10.00 from each ticket is donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. These tickets can be purchased for the following games:

    • Sunday, September 21, 2025 vs Raiders
    • Monday, October 13, 2025 vs Bears
    • Sunday, November 9, 2025 vs Lions
    • Saturday, December 20, 2025 vs Eagles

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    Other NFL First Responder Discounts


    Fanatics- is proud to offer a first responder discount of 15% off + Free Shipping on orders over $40 to law enforcement, fire & EMTs. Simply click on first responder discount in the cart when checking out. 


    NFL Shop - is proud to offer a discount of 15% to select customers who have served our country as First Responders, Military, and their spouses and immediate families. Click on the ID.me widget when checking out.


    ​NFL Sunday Ticket- to honor first responders, they offer it a deep discount through ID.me. Get it for just $198, a savings of $282. Visit their site for more details. 


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    The Best Side Jobs for Firefighters, EMTs & Paramedics

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    As a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic, you work long odd hours to serve, protect, and save lives in your community. Many of you don't work the typical 9-5 schedule. Instead, you work a 24/48 shift schedule, 12 hour shifts, or other irregular hours. Most of the time, these schedules allow for the opportunity to work a side job to earn extra money while doing something you are passionate about. And let's face it, most first responders are not paid enough for what they are worth. So having an extra source of income never hurts. Here is our list of the 9 best side jobs for firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics:
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    Dispatcher


    Your knowledge as a firefighter or EMT can be very useful as an emergency operator, call taker or dispatcher. Qualifications can vary depending upon your location and type of job, but most prefer or require you have an EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatcher) certificate. 


    Instructor


    As a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic, you can work a part-time as an instructor in several different classroom settings. Schools prefer to have instructors that have real world experience when teaching their students, so they are better prepared for their future in the field. Types of classes can include Fire Science, CPR, EMT class, Paramedic school, and other first responder classes. These classes are often offered at community colleges, hospitals, small businesses, and other educational institutions. 


    Ride Share Driver


    To become a ride share driver at Uber or Lyft, all you need is a reliable vehicle, a drivers license, and spare time. The hours you can work are very flexible. In most cases, you can sign into the app anytime you want and do as many rides as you want. So on your way home from a shift at the firehouse, or while you are out running errands you could do a few rides. Pay rates vary by time of day and location. The busiest and best paying times are often during rush hour and on the weekends.



    Food Delivery


    Similar to being a ride share driver, all you need is a reliable vehicle, a drivers license, and some spare time to work for Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Grubhub. The hours you can work are very flexible. In most cases, you can sign into the app anytime you want and do as many deliveries as you want. So on your way home from a shift at the firehouse, or while you are out running errands you could do a few deliveries. Pay rates vary by location and time of day. The busiest and best paying times are during lunch, dinner, and on the weekends.


    Focus Groups


    When a company creates a new product or makes changes to an existing product, sometimes they test these new ideas out on a group of people, called a focus group, before introducing the product to the market. These companies will hire a a 3rd party marketing company to do the focus groups. Types of focus groups can range from in person taste tests to online surveys. Pay rates vary per study, but it's reported that you can earn over $50 per hour. 3 sites to find local and online focus groups are: FocusGroups.org, WatchLab.com, and UserInterviews.com.


    Start a Blog or Website


    Starting your own website is not as difficult or expensive as you might think. These days there are plenty of companies to choose from that will host your site and have an easy to use website builder. A good rule of thumb is to write about or sell something that you are knowledgeable about or passionate about. For example, if you are a Paramedic you could start a blog about your experiences as a Paramedic. Or if you are knowledge about lawn care, you could start a blog about law care tips. For more information including how to start a website and make money on it, visit our article : How to Start a Website as a Side Job for First Responders.

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    ER or Hospital Tech


    Jobs as a tech or assistant in emergency rooms, hospitals, and other healthcare settings are always in high demand. If you have an EMT or paramedic license, it is a great way to make some extra money on your days off and use the skills and knowledge you already have.


    Trade 


    If there is a skill or trade that you are good at, you might want to consider using this as a side job. Many firefighters and EMTs own their own plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or carpentry company and make good money just through word of mouth or advertising on sites like Helpful Heroes. The general public and your co-workers often prefer to have work done on their homes by someone they see as trustworthy and hardworking, like first responders.


    Arts & Crafts


    If you are artistic or have a hobby creating something, you should consider selling your work on sites like Etsy. Items can range from fine art paintings, furniture making, photography, plaques & trophies, to candle making.