747 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (90%).
r/NewToEMS Traffic & Engagement r/NewToEMS 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/NewToEMS Most Active Times When r/NewToEMS Is Most Active
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r/NewToEMS Flair Performance r/NewToEMS Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Career Advice | 235 (31.8%) | 6 |
| NREMT | 101 (13.6%) | 5 |
| Beginner Advice | 100 (13.5%) | 6 |
| School Advice | 80 (10.8%) | 5 |
| Cert / License | 66 (8.9%) | 3 |
| Other (not listed) | 26 (3.5%) | 11 |
| Testing / Exams | 22 (3.0%) | 4 |
| Clinical Advice | 19 (2.6%) | 14 |
| :usa: United States | 19 (2.6%) | 8 |
| Educational | 13 (1.8%) | 7 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/NewToEMS Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/NewToEMS
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| emt | 145 (19.4%) | 6 | 9 |
| nremt | 78 (10.4%) | 6 | 8 |
| ems | 68 (9.1%) | 6 | 15 |
| job | 49 (6.6%) | 4 | 10 |
| paramedic | 37 (5.0%) | 6 | 15 |
| school | 32 (4.3%) | 34 | 16 |
| help | 32 (4.3%) | 3 | 6 |
| advice | 31 (4.2%) | 4 | 8 |
| first | 25 (3.4%) | 5 | 9 |
| ambulance | 25 (3.4%) | 6 | 9 |
r/NewToEMS Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/NewToEMS
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/NewToEMS Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/NewToEMS
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Starting school!
PSA About NREMT
Neighbor found out I am emt
I don’t want to be a nurse, but medics don’t make enough
How do you guys make your stretchers?
Why do we still use cervical collars?
In EMT school and I’m almost done. A skill we’ll be tested on was shown to us today
How do you asses gag reflex?
I’m pretty sure I am blacklisted and I don’t know why
Is paramedic school really as hard as some of the medics near me say?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting school! | 863 | 75 | image | Aug 17 |
| PSA About NREMT | 89 | 14 | text | Aug 14 |
| Neighbor found out I am emt | 87 | 36 | text | Aug 16 |
| I don’t want to be a nurse, but medics don’t make enough | 83 | 97 | text | Aug 4 |
| How do you guys make your stretchers? | 71 | 85 | image | Aug 19 |
| Why do we still use cervical collars? | 57 | 89 | text | Aug 7 |
| In EMT school and I’m almost done. A skill we’ll be tested on was shown to us today | 54 | 49 | text | Aug 18 |
| How do you asses gag reflex? | 54 | 40 | image | Aug 22 |
| I’m pretty sure I am blacklisted and I don’t know why | 53 | 49 | text | Aug 5 |
| Is paramedic school really as hard as some of the medics near me say? | 52 | 61 | text | Aug 9 |
r/NewToEMS Audience Overlap r/NewToEMS Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/NewToEMS FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/NewToEMS
What's the best time to post on r/NewToEMS?
Based on posting volume, r/NewToEMS 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/NewToEMS?
r/NewToEMS averages 24 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/NewToEMS get?
Posts on r/NewToEMS average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/NewToEMS get most?
On r/NewToEMS, most posts are text posts (90%)