r/ems is a subreddit with 199k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and money talk, and the community frequently discusses ems, job, patients, worst, and paramedic, and they frequently recommend/review stethoscope, tourniquet, and eyewear.
/r/EMS is a subreddit for medical first responders to hang out and discuss anything related to emergency medical services.
Popular Themes in r/ems
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Dispatch calling my number to clear early for the 14th time this shift while 7 other units sit posted"
10 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Showing up for shift sick bc you need the money"
1 post
#3
Opportunities
: "Idaho’s practice of unpaid EMS internships needs to end."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ems
#1
Ems
: "Ems just walked into my house for the wrong address."
155 posts
#2
Job
: "This Job is Absurd"
21 posts
#3
Patients
: "What is the worst you've ever seen in a nursing home?"
19 posts
#4
Worst
18 posts
#5
Paramedic
: "Footage of the IDFdirectly bombing 3 separate Paramedic groups"
15 posts
#6
Call
: "Ran the worst Call of my career, and it wasn't even my Call."
14 posts
#7
Emergency
: "HOA Attempts to block helicopter transport to Seattle Children's Hospital"
14 posts
#8
Looking For
12 posts
#9
Hate
12 posts
#10
Patient
: "Minnesota EMT attacked by Patient in ER raises concerns about increased violence against hospital staff"
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/ems
Stethoscope
20 reviews
#1
Littmann
4.4★ from 5 reviews
#2
Littmann Classic III
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Littmann Master Cardiology
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Tourniquet
15 reviews
#1
North American Rescue
4.5★ from 6 reviews
#2
RATS
1.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
SOF Tactical
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Eyewear
9 reviews
#1
Pit Viper
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Bolle
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
NoCry Safety Glasses
3.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/ems
#1
General Discussion
: "The workers of The Irish National Ambulance service is striking following a 6 year dispute to recognise years of training and upskilling."
79 posts
#2
Meme
: "Our truck phones recent searches were killing me!"
58 posts
#3
EMScapades
: "Alright. Which one of you was it."
21 posts
#4
Serious Replies Only
: "What is the worst you've ever seen in a nursing home?"
14 posts
#5
Clinical Discussion
: "Local air ambulance killed my Pt"
12 posts
#6
Anecdote
: "Ran the worst call of my career, and it wasn't even my call."
5 posts
#7
Actual Stupid Question
: "Funniest dispatch notes you have read?"
2 posts
#8
Custom Flair
: "Funniest Chief Complaints"
2 posts
#9
Interesting
: "Delta airlines inflight medical kit list"
1 post
#10
Newbie Question
: "EMS just walked into my house for the wrong address."
1 post
Member Growth in r/ems
Yearly
+11k members(5.8%)
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Last updated: June 4, 2026