As the end of the month approaches, the opportunity to file & export your 2025 (and before) National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incident reports is closing. NFIRS is to shut down at the end of the month. With the transition to the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), it is critical to complete and then secure your department’s incident history, especially for records retention and grant applications.
As the deadline nears, the NFIRS system will likely experience heavy traffic, which could lead to slower performance or difficulty accessing the service. File your incident reports as soon as possible to avoid any potential issues.
Responserack can help you make it easy, should you need a tool.
Similarly, you should also plan to export your NERIS data for your records. For guidance on how to do this, please see How to Export Your NFIRS Data Before It’s Gone.
Taking a few moments now to download your incident reports can save you significant trouble later, ensuring you comply with local records retention policies and have access to your data for future needs.
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