Columbia First Responder Discount – 10% Off

Who: Verified first responders

What: Get 10% off at Columbia.com by verifying your status through ID.me.

Eligible First Responder Roles

• EMTs, paramedics, and emergency transport staff
• Firefighters—career, volunteer, wildland, and more
• Police officers, sheriffs, troopers, and federal agents
• 911 dispatchers and public safety telecommunicators
• National Ski Patrol members (with EMT license)

Required Documentation

911 Dispatchers

• ID card with name + “dispatch” or “communications” title
• Training certificate (issued within 4 years)
• Signed letter (on letterhead, dated within 4 years)
• Recent paystub with job title

EMTs & Paramedics

• ID card or union card (not expired)
• Training certificate as certified firefighter
• Signed letter (on letterhead, dated within 4 years)
• Recent paystub with job title

Law Enforcement Officers

• Official ID card (not expired)
• Training certificate (issued within 4 years)
• Signed letter (on letterhead, dated within 4 years)
• Recent paystub or Notification of Personnel Action (e.g., SF-50)

Retired First Responders

• Retired ID or badge indicating status
• Pension statement or paystub
• Certificate of retirement

How to Claim Your Discount

1. Get started:

• Visit the U.S. First Responder Discounts
• Choose the Columbia offer and go to their site
• Click the ID.me button at checkout
• Select “First Responder” when prompted

2. Verify your status:

• Log into or create your ID.me account
• Select your job title and state
• Provide license/certification number or upload a qualifying document
• Enter your personal and employment details
• Submit your document and confirm access for Columbia

Not Accepted

• Expired IDs (unless for retirees)
• Paper IDs, logos, business cards, or uniform photos
• Federal agency IDs
• Transcripts or documents without official identification

The Fine Print

Offer is online only. Cannot be combined with other promos or rewards. Excludes taxes, shipping, and gift card purchases. Columbia may change or cancel this offer at any time.

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