449 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 15 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (66%).
r/ems Traffic & Engagement r/ems Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/ems Most Active Times When r/ems Is Most Active
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r/ems Flair Performance r/ems Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Discussion | 205 (46.6%) | 28 |
| Newbie Question | 75 (17.0%) | 1 |
| Serious Replies Only | 57 (13.0%) | 28 |
| Meme | 37 (8.4%) | 205 |
| Clinical Discussion | 22 (5.0%) | 24 |
| Actual Stupid Question | 17 (3.9%) | 29 |
| EMScapades | 13 (3.0%) | 198 |
| Custom Flair | 10 (2.3%) | 2 |
| Anecdote | 4 (0.9%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/ems Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ems
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ems | 44 (9.8%) | 19 | 16 |
| emt | 27 (6.0%) | 17 | 11 |
| paramedic | 20 (4.5%) | 23 | 7 |
| ambulance | 16 (3.6%) | 44 | 22 |
| first | 14 (3.1%) | 3 | 3 |
| call | 13 (2.9%) | 137 | 35 |
| ift | 12 (2.7%) | 4 | 6 |
| question | 12 (2.7%) | 13 | 17 |
| anyone | 11 (2.5%) | 9 | 7 |
| fire | 11 (2.5%) | 36 | 12 |
r/ems Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ems
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/ems Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ems
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Need to talk about a difficult call
Nothing more to say
Half way through a long distance return listening to my 60yo partner’s reels feed on full volume (it’s equal parts politics, onlyfans thirst traps, and gen-X circlejerking)
Pragmed is cold af 😂
Hospital we transported to had a unique name for their LUCAS
Partner was fishing on shift
Those protesters have a point
Driving the post-ROSC patient to the hospital in the worst most torrential downpour you’ve seen
Happy 4th of July
Guys ! He is doing it !
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Need to talk about a difficult call | 1.2K | 34 | text | Jul 25 |
| Nothing more to say | 766 | 60 | image | Jul 15 |
| Half way through a long distance return listening to my 60yo partner’s reels feed on full volume (it’s equal parts politics, onlyfans thirst traps, and gen-X circlejerking) | 725 | 40 | image | Jul 17 |
| Pragmed is cold af 😂 | 593 | 112 | image | Jul 4 |
| Hospital we transported to had a unique name for their LUCAS | 521 | 38 | image | Jul 19 |
| Partner was fishing on shift | 511 | 54 | image | Jul 23 |
| Those protesters have a point | 486 | 38 | image | Jul 4 |
| Driving the post-ROSC patient to the hospital in the worst most torrential downpour you’ve seen | 475 | 15 | image | Jul 12 |
| Happy 4th of July | 467 | 57 | image | Jul 6 |
| Guys ! He is doing it ! | 459 | 49 | image | Jul 20 |
r/ems Audience Overlap r/ems Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ems FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ems
What's the best time to post on r/ems?
Based on posting volume, r/ems is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ems?
r/ems averages 15 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ems get?
Posts on r/ems average about 42 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ems get most?
On r/ems, most posts are text posts (66%)