246 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (85%).
r/911dispatchers Traffic & Engagement r/911dispatchers Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/911dispatchers Most Active Times When r/911dispatchers Is Most Active
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r/911dispatchers Flair Performance r/911dispatchers Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| QUESTIONS/SELF | 98 (44.3%) | 6 |
| [APPLICANT/IN PROCESS - HOPEFUL] | 49 (22.2%) | 3 |
| Dispatcher Rant | 14 (6.3%) | 28 |
| Casual 911 Discussion | 14 (6.3%) | 90 |
| Trainee/Trainer —Learning Hurdles | 12 (5.4%) | 5 |
| Other Question - Yes, I Searched First | 11 (5.0%) | 14 |
| Active Dispatcher Question | 11 (5.0%) | 10 |
| Advice to Candidates/Candidate Experience | 5 (2.3%) | 4 |
| PHOTOS/VIDEOS | 4 (1.8%) | 0 |
| ARTICLES/NEWS | 3 (1.4%) | 36 |
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r/911dispatchers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/911dispatchers
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dispatcher | 15 (6.1%) | 8 | 9 |
| interview | 13 (5.3%) | 2 | 5 |
| job | 10 (4.1%) | 59 | 10 |
| police | 10 (4.1%) | 3 | 7 |
| question | 10 (4.1%) | 9 | 9 |
| test | 10 (4.1%) | 3 | 3 |
r/911dispatchers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/911dispatchers
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/911dispatchers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/911dispatchers
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Reason number 69 that I love this job. My first call of the night, 4 minutes in:
We just found the lady with the worst luck of all time.
America is facing a critical 911 staffing shortage, here’s why
Kind of baffled at my trainee's confidence...
radio flub
Don't tempt the monkey's paw
911 dispatchers/operators, what's the most stupid reason why someone called 911 while you were on your shift?
Hi. I'm an Italian emt and I wanted to ask you a question
Chicago 911 dispatcher 'very worried' people will die if new system fails
How do you answer your 911 calls?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reason number 69 that I love this job. My first call of the night, 4 minutes in: | 560 | 30 | text | Sep 5 |
| We just found the lady with the worst luck of all time. | 485 | 16 | text | Sep 15 |
| America is facing a critical 911 staffing shortage, here’s why | 193 | 77 | link | Sep 17 |
| Kind of baffled at my trainee's confidence... | 145 | 43 | text | Sep 20 |
| radio flub | 105 | 22 | text | Sep 26 |
| Don't tempt the monkey's paw | 90 | 4 | text | Sep 30 |
| 911 dispatchers/operators, what's the most stupid reason why someone called 911 while you were on your shift? | 83 | 244 | text | Sep 3 |
| Hi. I'm an Italian emt and I wanted to ask you a question | 71 | 34 | text | Sep 27 |
| Chicago 911 dispatcher 'very worried' people will die if new system fails | 69 | 51 | link | Sep 15 |
| How do you answer your 911 calls? | 66 | 115 | text | Sep 12 |
r/911dispatchers Audience Overlap r/911dispatchers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/911dispatchers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/911dispatchers
What's the best time to post on r/911dispatchers?
Based on posting volume, r/911dispatchers is most active on Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/911dispatchers?
r/911dispatchers averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/911dispatchers get?
Posts on r/911dispatchers average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/911dispatchers get most?
On r/911dispatchers, most posts are text posts (85%)