Helping our heroes serve

An EMT personnel attending to a public safety worker during a road mishap

OnStar has worked with First Responders for more than 20 years to help keep our communities safer, more secure

Whether it’s a crash, a vehicle theft or a crisis situation, OnStar is proud to work with public safety professionals. Together, we help save lives and make a difference in the communities they protect and serve. We celebrate all their efforts, what they sacrifice to keep us safe every day.

Supporting public safety professionals

At OnStar, we’re thankful for our heroes — and we’re committed to doing our part to help them.
 
  • Holding OnStar Emergency Services & Security training sessions, keeping First Responders up to date on the capabilities and technologies that OnStar provides.
  • Working with public safety organizations to improve, streamline and optimize OnStar calls so that First Responders can arrive at the scene quickly.
  • First Responder Discount: We offer First Responders special discounts on OnStar, Connected Services and select GM vehicles.
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Below you’ll find additional information about the many ways OnStar works with and supports First Responders.
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Two people getting their bicycles from their truck in a cliff area.

“Without OnStar, I’m not sure he would be here today”

When Kevin Trottier crashed his truck after suffering from a heart attack, OnStar dispatched an ambulance right away, and his son sprang into action.
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A GMC vehicle driving away from a wildfire.

5 things you should know about Crisis Assist

Do you have a crisis assistance plan when disaster strikes? OnStar Members have access to Crisis Assist for disaster relief. Learn more about OnStar Crisis Assist and how to use it.
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A vehicle driving past an intersection on a clear day.

OnStar requests help for grandmother and her baby grandson after crash

Jennifer Cadwallader was dazed after a car crash and concerned for her baby grandson in the back seat. Fortunately, an OnStar Advisor was there to offer guidance when Jennifer needed it most.
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Two people getting their bicycles from their truck in a cliff area.

“Without OnStar, I’m not sure he would be here today”

When Kevin Trottier crashed his truck after suffering from a heart attack, OnStar dispatched an ambulance right away, and his son sprang into action.
Learn More
A GMC vehicle driving away from a wildfire.

5 things you should know about Crisis Assist

Do you have a crisis assistance plan when disaster strikes? OnStar Members have access to Crisis Assist for disaster relief. Learn more about OnStar Crisis Assist and how to use it.
Learn More
A vehicle driving past an intersection on a clear day.

OnStar requests help for grandmother and her baby grandson after crash

Jennifer Cadwallader was dazed after a car crash and concerned for her baby grandson in the back seat. Fortunately, an OnStar Advisor was there to offer guidance when Jennifer needed it most.
Learn More
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