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%)
About
GummySearch helps people research Reddit communities by organizing activity, growth, themes, and post-level signals into one place.
This page gives a focused view of r/NewToEMS, including current member size, discussion patterns, product reviews, and related communities to explore.
This data is synced periodically so insights stay current and useful for ongoing research.
Last updated: July 21, 2026