The short answer
All three manufacturers we sell run a first responder program for firefighters (paid and volunteer), law enforcement and EMTs/paramedics; GM and Ram also list 911 dispatchers. Each verifies eligibility online and gives you an authorization number that has to be in the dealer's hands before delivery.
Swant Graber accepts all GM, Ford and Ram programs, at both stores. Eligibility is set by each manufacturer. We don't publish program dollar amounts: they change, vary by model and ZIP code, and can't be combined with every offer. Call us and we'll quote what applies on the day, in writing.
Program rules side by side
| GM (Chevrolet) | Ford | Ram and Dodge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who | Firefighters (paid or volunteer), police including sheriffs, correctional officers and troopers, federal law enforcement, EMTs/paramedics, 911 dispatchers; a sponsored spouse | A long list of eligible first responder occupations (see Ford's page) | Law enforcement including 911 dispatchers, career and volunteer firefighters, EMTs/paramedics; some spouses |
| Verify | ID.me | ID.me | Manufacturer verification |
| Limits | 2 authorizations per year; each valid 90 days; personal use; keep the vehicle 6 months | Up to 5 per household per year; transferable within the household | See Ram's terms |
| Dates | Rules revised Jan. 2, 2026 | Jan. 6, 2026–Jan. 4, 2027 | See Ram's page |
How to use it at Swant Graber
- Verify online and get your authorization number.
- Call or email us with the number before you sign; GM's rules require the dealer to have it before delivery.
- Bring your driver's license.
- We'll show the program on the buyer's order. New vehicles are priced at invoice with no dealer add-ons.
Swant Graber accepts all GM, Ford and Ram programs, at both stores. Eligibility is set by each manufacturer. We charge the same $127.50 service fee to every customer.
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Questions
Are there extra fees when I use a program?
No program fees. We charge the same $127.50 service fee to every customer.
Do volunteer firefighters qualify?
Yes for GM and Ram, which list volunteer firefighters; Ford's occupation list is on its program page.
How much is the first responder discount?
It varies by manufacturer, model and (for Ford) ZIP code, and changes during the year. Call us for the amount that applies today.
Next steps at Swant Graber
Swant Graber Motors (Chevrolet, Ram, Dodge): 1690 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812, 715-537-5657. Swant Graber Ford: 1697 E Division Ave, 715-537-9500. Search new or used inventory, or see shop near you for model-by-model answers.
