568 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (74%).
r/Firefighting Traffic & Engagement r/Firefighting 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/Firefighting Most Active Times When r/Firefighting Is Most Active
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r/Firefighting Flair Performance r/Firefighting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Discussion | 250 (44.5%) | 16 |
| Ask A Firefighter | 118 (21.0%) | 10 |
| Photos | 35 (6.2%) | 102 |
| Videos | 32 (5.7%) | 182 |
| Career / Full Time | 27 (4.8%) | 20 |
| Tools/Equipment/PPE | 25 (4.4%) | 19 |
| Training/Tactics | 20 (3.6%) | 6 |
| News | 14 (2.5%) | 71 |
| Volunteer / Combination / Paid on Call | 9 (1.6%) | 37 |
| Wildland | 8 (1.4%) | 44 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Firefighting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Firefighting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| fire | 123 (21.6%) | 57 | 20 |
| firefighter | 40 (7.0%) | 20 | 18 |
| firefighters | 39 (6.9%) | 46 | 30 |
| department | 25 (4.4%) | 44 | 29 |
| advice | 23 (4.0%) | 7 | 15 |
| anyone | 23 (4.0%) | 10 | 11 |
| firefighting | 22 (3.9%) | 12 | 13 |
| getting | 17 (3.0%) | 8 | 13 |
| departments | 16 (2.8%) | 14 | 37 |
| academy | 16 (2.8%) | 9 | 30 |
r/Firefighting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Firefighting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 13 | 26 |
r/Firefighting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Firefighting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Bangkok Club Fire 30 dead
Meanwhile in Frances wildfire season
Aftermath video of the nightclub fire in Bangkok
Pumping our 1937 Buffalo for the first time in 35 yrs.
Boston Firefighters Tackle Fire in Vacant Home [OC]
Greenwood Delaware Volunteer Fire Company T-78 responding
Rosenbauer Panther in Ukrainian Service
Visited the 9/11 memorial and museum for the first time
Build for my Fire department
Dutch firefighters on the ground in Catalonia mobilised through the EU Civil Protection mechanism
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Club Fire 30 dead | 1.6K | 211 | image | Jul 13 |
| Meanwhile in Frances wildfire season | 937 | 122 | image | Jul 29 |
| Aftermath video of the nightclub fire in Bangkok | 877 | 45 | image | Jul 13 |
| Pumping our 1937 Buffalo for the first time in 35 yrs. | 531 | 17 | image | Jul 23 |
| Boston Firefighters Tackle Fire in Vacant Home [OC] | 530 | 18 | image | Jul 25 |
| Greenwood Delaware Volunteer Fire Company T-78 responding | 500 | 117 | image | Jul 8 |
| Rosenbauer Panther in Ukrainian Service | 478 | 38 | image | Jul 31 |
| Visited the 9/11 memorial and museum for the first time | 435 | 69 | image | Jul 14 |
| Build for my Fire department | 416 | 50 | image | Jul 1 |
| Dutch firefighters on the ground in Catalonia mobilised through the EU Civil Protection mechanism | 372 | 32 | image | Jul 30 |
r/Firefighting Audience Overlap r/Firefighting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Firefighting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Firefighting
What's the best time to post on r/Firefighting?
Based on posting volume, r/Firefighting is most active on Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Firefighting?
r/Firefighting averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Firefighting get?
Posts on r/Firefighting average about 32 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Firefighting get most?
On r/Firefighting, most posts are text posts (74%)