Hero Qualification • Free Programs

Who Qualifies
as a Hero.

Go Heroes programs are free to veterans and first responders, funded by donations. If you serve — or served — in one of the roles below, you qualify. Find your role, then tell us about yourself in the booking request form.

Qualify — Free Hero Programs

First Responders & Veterans

These roles qualify for Go Heroes hero programs — free to veterans and first responders, funded by donations.

Law Enforcement

Sworn officers, sheriff's deputies, federal law enforcement, corrections officers, probation and parole officers, bomb disposal specialists, and code enforcement officers.

Fire Service

Career and volunteer firefighters, wildland firefighters, fire marshals, arson investigators, and fire protection pilots.

EMS

EMTs and paramedics, EMS drivers and pilots, and emergency medical dispatchers.

911 & Dispatch

Dispatchers, call takers, and telecommunicators working in public safety answering points.

Emergency Management

Emergency managers and emergency management agency staff — the people who plan, coordinate, and run the response before, during, and after an incident.

Search & Rescue

Rescue EMTs, dive team members, K-9 handlers, park rangers, and search and rescue pilots.

Veterans & Military

Active duty service members, veterans, National Guard, reserves, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Service counts — whether you are serving now or served before.

Retired Heroes

Retired first responders and veterans qualify too. The service does not stop counting when the uniform comes off.

Volunteers

Volunteer firefighters and volunteer responders qualify — paid or volunteer, the work is the work.

Also Qualify

Healthcare Heroes & Supporting Roles

Emergency response takes more than the first truck on scene. These roles also qualify for Go Heroes programs — ask us about your role and we will confirm.

Healthcare Heroes

Emergency department nurses, physicians, and technicians, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other hospital staff — and private-practice medical professionals who support emergency response.

Disaster Volunteers

Civil Air Patrol members and volunteers with disaster relief organizations who show up when a community needs them.

Spouses and families of qualifying heroes can join our family-inclusive programs, including morale engagement and the Business Incubator for Heroes.

How to Get Started

Three Steps

Fill out a booking request — that's how every program starts. No phone call needed.

Step 1 — Find Your Role

Find your role above. If your role supports emergency response and you don't see it listed, ask us anyway — the list is not exhaustive.

Step 2 — Ask

Fill out the booking request and choose Free Consultation. Tell us your role, your agency or service, and which program you're interested in.

Step 3 — Confirm

We'll follow up to confirm your eligibility and the next step. Be ready to verify your service — an agency ID, pay stub, certification, employment letter, or DD214 for veterans.

Questions

Qualification, Answered

Do volunteer firefighters qualify?

Yes. Volunteer firefighters and volunteer responders qualify — paid or volunteer, the work is the work.

I'm retired. Do I still qualify?

Yes. Retired first responders and veterans qualify. The service does not stop counting when the uniform comes off.

What about my spouse or family?

Spouses and families of qualifying heroes can join our family-inclusive programs, including morale engagement and the Business Incubator for Heroes.

How do I prove I qualify?

An agency ID, pay stub, certification, or employment letter — or a DD214 for veterans. We'll tell you what we need when we follow up on your booking request.

My role isn't listed. Can I still qualify?

Ask us. The list is not exhaustive — if your role supports emergency response, you likely qualify, and we'll confirm it with you directly.

Are hero programs really free?

Yes — for veterans and first responders, funded by donations. Businesses and organizations that are not veterans or first responders pay for organizational programs, and standard certifications like Lean Six Sigma and ICS 300 (for non-AHJ-funded courses) are charged.

Find Your Role. Start Here.

Fill out the booking request form, choose Free Consultation, and tell us your role — we'll confirm your eligibility and the next step.

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