/r/NewToEMS/

r/NewToEMS

84k members
r/NewToEMS is a subreddit with 84k members. The community frequently discusses emt, nremt, job, paramedic, and exam, and they frequently recommend/review stethoscope, bag, and apparel, and the most common flair used is career advice, beginner advice, clinical advice, school advice, and other (not listed).
Our mission is to provide resources, support, feedback, and a community for those interested in emergency medical services (EMS). Discuss, ask, and answer questions about EMS education, certifications, licensure, jobs, physical & mental health, etc.

Popular Topics in r/NewToEMS

#1

Emt

100 posts
#2

Nremt

52 posts
#3

Job

46 posts
#4

Paramedic

27 posts
#5

Exam

17 posts
#6

School

15 posts
#7

Training

14 posts
#8

License

14 posts
#9

Study

14 posts
#10

Interview

14 posts

Products Discussed in r/NewToEMS

Stethoscope

50 reviews
#1
Littmann
4.1 from 23 reviews
#2
Littmann Classic III
4.8 from 6 reviews
#3
Littmann Cardiology IV
4.8 from 4 reviews

Bag

8 reviews
#1
5.11 Rush 24
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Carhartt Backpack
4.0 from 1 review
#3
LL Bean Backpack
4.0 from 1 review

Apparel

7 reviews
#1
First Tactical
5.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Dickies
3.0 from 1 review
#3
Under Armour
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/NewToEMS

#1
Career Advice
: "Just got fired from my first job"
56 posts
#2
Beginner Advice
: "Being a new EMT is a humiliation ritual."
44 posts
#3
Clinical Advice
: "Manual CPR vs. LUCAS: Why do my ED docs prefer a line of humans?"
15 posts
#4
School Advice
: "Want my money back due to terrible EMT School."
13 posts
#5
Other (not listed)
: "I HATE stickers that say “Drive Safe or I Get to See You Naked” or anything along those lines."
12 posts
#6
:usa: United States
: "As a paramedic, can you reassure me that I wasn't bothering the paramedics that came to help me after I passed out?"
12 posts
#7
NREMT
: "Respiratory Emergencies Reference Sheet"
9 posts
#8
Gear / Equipment
: "Old Kits"
9 posts
#9
Legal
: "EMS mental health/holding money dispute.."
5 posts
#10
Mental Health
: "New EMT-B | Do pediatric deaths ever get any easier? How to cope?"
5 posts

Member Growth in r/NewToEMS

Yearly
+19k members(29.5%)

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Last updated: July 21, 2026