/r/NewToEMS/

r/NewToEMS

85k members
r/NewToEMS is a subreddit with 85k 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, nremt, beginner advice, school advice, and cert / license.
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
: "Any way out?"
60 posts
#2
NREMT
: "PSA About NREMT"
30 posts
#3
Beginner Advice
: "How to deal with lingering smells?"
27 posts
#4
School Advice
: "In EMT school and I’m almost done. A skill we’ll be tested on was shown to us today"
19 posts
#5
Cert / License
: "Has anyone used this or seen this in the field girlfriend got it for me"
17 posts
#6
Clinical Advice
: "Neighbor found out I am emt"
5 posts
#7
Other (not listed)
: "FDNY Culture"
5 posts
#8
Educational
: "Anyone in King County, WA?"
5 posts
#9
Gear / Equipment
: "Are airlines required to keep an emergency O2 tank on board?"
4 posts
#10
Continuing Ed
: "Starting school!"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/NewToEMS

Yearly
+19k members(28.8%)

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Last updated: August 22, 2026