Don’t let the pursuit of perfection stop you from filing NERIS reports. Learn why your VFD’s data, even if not flawless, is vital for grants, policy-making, and telling the real story of volunteer firefighting.
The transition from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) brings many changes, one of the most fundamental being how fire departments and their resources are identified.
While NFIRS used a Fire Department Identification Number (FDID) that was unique only within a state, NERIS introduces a nationally unique identifier for every entity. This ensures that data can be aggregated and analyzed on a national scale without confusion or duplication.
Do you know fire departments not yet on NERIS? Not yet invited? You can help them.
A central guide with essential topics and links to in-depth articles. Here’s what you need to know.
Your migration month to NERIS is coming. This is your regular refresher on how to navigate any speed bumps getting your department migrated to NERIS.