Approximately one-third of U.S. adults reported using dating apps or websites. These services allow singles to find potential partners with relative ease. As the online dating industry grows, niche platforms that cater to specific groups of singles are on the rise.
The following dating apps are specific to first responders.
1. Uniform Dating
The London-based site, Uniform Dating, is also available in the U.S. and boasts over 135,000 members. The site bills itself as a hub for heroes and their admirers. Uniformed catches include police officers, firefighters, EMT/paramedics, and military. The site also includes other uniformed professions like doctors.
2. Police Flirt
Police Flirt is exactly as it suggests, a site to meet those who have pledged to serve and protect our communities. The site matches single LEOs with those who are looking for casual dating or long-term relationships.
3. Cop Singles
Cop Singles is part of the Friends Worldwide network of dating sites, which has over 1000 dating websites. Cop Singles connects singles across the U.S. The site is free to sign-up and browse. Instead of lengthy surveys to find matches, Cop Singles just helps people connect based on similar interests and find the right matches from there.
4. Dating Firefighters
Part of the same network as Police Flirt, Dating Firefighters connects firefighters to others in their profession or admirers of some of our country’s bravest.
5. Military Cupid
Military Cupid is a site for both military members and civilians who want to date them. The community has over 600,000 members. Users of the application can sort potential matches by the different branches of the military.
6. U.S. Military Singles
U.S. Military Singles is another member of the Friends Worldwide Network. The site is all about finding matches that share the same sets of values that are key traits of military members, such as patriotism and courage.
In addition to these niche options, there are many general dating sites that have filters or other features that allow you to find someone who has the same values and interests as you.
Editor’s Note: Are you a firefighter who met your significant other on a dating app? Share your story in the comments below or make recommendations to your fellow firefighters.
This article, originally published in 2017, has been updated.