Ford’s First Responder Recognition Program offers eligible customers a reward toward an eligible new vehicle purchase or lease. Occupation requirements are specific, so begin with Ford’s current role list and verification process.
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Find your qualifying roleCheck Ford’s occupation list
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Verify with FordKeep your certificate
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Choose your next FordReview vehicle eligibility
Check the category that fits your role
Ford’s program details list qualifying occupations within these four categories. The complete role descriptions and current verification result determine eligibility.
Law enforcement
Ford lists qualifying law-enforcement roles, including active police officers and specific related positions. Law-enforcement credentials are required for some occupational titles.
Firefighters
Listed categories include career and volunteer firefighters and certain other firefighting roles. Check the documentation that Ford requires for your position.
EMTs and paramedics
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics are listed qualifying roles. Healthcare employment alone does not establish eligibility.
911 dispatchers
Ford lists qualifying police, sheriff, fire or EMS dispatchers and certain communications roles. Review the specific occupation requirements.
Your job title is not listed above? Use Ford’s complete occupation list and verification process. Some medical, security, civilian and retired roles fall outside the published first-responder criteria.
Check, verify and review
Find your available offer
Enter your registration ZIP code on Ford’s First Responder Recognition website. The offer can vary by market.
Complete occupational verification
Continue through Ford’s Confirm My ID step and its ID.me verification partner. Follow the documentation instructions for your role.
Save your certificate confirmation
Keep the confirmation email and certificate information for the dealership conversation. Direct verification questions to the support options shown by Ford.
Review the vehicle and complete terms
Ask Atchinson Ford to check the program for the new Ford you select, including vehicle eligibility and compatibility with current offers.
Before you visit
Bring your Ford certificate confirmation if your verification is complete. Use Ford’s verification instructions for any occupational documents requested.
- Your current program confirmation, if already issued.
- A shortlist of new Ford vehicles and your everyday needs.
- Questions about the exact vehicle, available offers and purchase or lease terms.
View current new vehicle specials or call Sales at 734-706-1002 to discuss your next step.
Questions before you shop
Can volunteer firefighters qualify?
Ford lists volunteer firefighters among its qualifying categories. Your status still needs to meet the current program and verification requirements.
Does every healthcare or public-safety employee qualify?
No. Ford publishes specific eligible occupations and exclusions. Review its role list and verification process instead of assuming a broad employment category qualifies.
Do retired first responders automatically qualify?
Do not assume eligibility based on prior employment. Ford’s current role and verification requirements determine the result.
Can a family member use the program?
Ford publishes household-transfer provisions. Ask us to check the current terms for your situation and selected vehicle before relying on a transfer.
Is the reward the same everywhere?
Ford’s FAQ states that offers can vary by market. Use your vehicle-registration ZIP code to find the current offer and confirm it for your selected vehicle.
Can I combine this with another recognition offer?
Compatibility must be checked under the current program terms. Atchinson Ford can review the applicable offers for the vehicle you choose.
Your next step at Atchinson Ford
Find us at 9800 Belleville Rd, Belleville, MI 48111. Browse new Ford inventory and contact Sales when you are ready to discuss a vehicle and the applicable program. We welcome drivers from Canton and nearby communities at our Belleville dealership.
Program eligibility, eligible vehicles, available rewards and compatibility with other offers are governed by Ford’s current terms and may change. Confirm the applicable program and complete vehicle pricing with Atchinson Ford. Financing and leasing remain subject to their own requirements. Ford’s external program links open in a new tab.
