The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)’s Office of the State Fire Marshal has announced that fire departments across the state will be transitioning to a new national fire incident reporting system.
The new system, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), replaces the 50-year-old National Fire Incident Reporting System and offers data tools, location-based analytics and flexible options for incident reporting.
“Modernizing emergency data collection is a critical step toward strengthening public safety,” California State Fire Marshal Chief Daniel Berlant said in a press release. “By utilizing NERIS, we are giving our departments better tools to protect our communities, manage resources effectively and make informed decisions backed by current data.”
The new system offers the following features: zero-cost access for all public fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies; local data ownership, giving departments full control of their records; GIS-based reporting for location-specific insights and planning; actionable dashboards for operational awareness and performance tracking; and streamlined onboarding with help desk support and training tools.
According to the press release, fire departments can begin the onboarding process by visiting the NERIS website.
CAL FIRE Announces Shift to New National Reporting System
The new system, known as the National Emergency Response Information System, replaces the 50-year-old National Fire Incident Reporting System and offers access to modern functionality.
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