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NERIS working on release Version 1

The NERIS (National Emergency Reporting Information System) standard is closing in on releasing its first specification in November 2024. Unlike NFIRS, NERIS is design to be extended as needed, but already there has been a modernization of its focus. Checkout the specification, and see what you think.

Some of the important new points of data collection are:

Fire Scene Times (e.g. 360 complete, water on fire, and more.)
Hazards (e.g. chemicals.)
Electrical Hazards (e.g. Vapes, Batteries, EVs, etc.)

This new data collection will build a massive database with an in depth understanding of modern fires, responses & outcomes compared to practices and techniques, helping the fire service address and adapt to the continually changing fire situation.

Multiple Incident Types

One other big win is that NFIRS had one incident type (as determined upon arrival) whereas NERIS allows "dispatched to" incident type to be separated from one (or more) final incident types. This allows NERIS to better model reality, for example ... to be toned to a "kidney pain" but arrive on a "chimney fire", with perhaps a "lift assist" while on scene. Incidents can be complicated, and too complicated for just one type.

Migrating from NFIRS to NERIS

NERIS is likely to impact volunteer departments in 2025/2026. Here is a brief write-up on how to prepare your department and get #NERIS-ready.

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