CAD Core Specification - NERIS
NERIS CAD Specification
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NERIS Draft Specification
Note: NERIS is currently a draft specification (where this is based upon version: V0.1 - December 2023) and is subject to change.
NERIS - is a DRAFT SPECIFICATION, presented here to aid in review
WORK IN PROGRESS: This information is draft and subject to change. We have presented this information in order to promote review and feedback on the specification. Please provide your feedback to the NERIS team.CAD Core Specification
CAD Core Specification
The NERIS CAD core specification is information gathered by the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, or perhaps a Fire Records Management System (Fire RMS.) Gathering information here allows for less redundant data entry but the end firefighter.
- Data Framework Overview - the data values, and their definitions.
- Data Framework Details - further details on the data.
- Data Framework Examples - examples of the data.
Data Framework
The data framework provides fields and definitions for the data.
General
- fd_neris_id - This 10 digit integer is a unique identifer for each fire department. Entity type plus state and county FIPS plus with random trailing characters.
- dispatch_center_id - This 4 digit integer is a unique identifier for each PSAP dispatch center.
- dispatch_comments - Free text and canned remarks comments from distpatcher throughout duration of call.
Incident Details
- incident_number - Unique numeric identifier for the event that requires dispatch of department resources.
- incident_address_1 - House number and street name of incident; can also be cross streets
- incident_address_2 - Additional address information
- incident_city - City in which incident occurs
- incident_state - State or Territory in which incident occurs
- incident_zip - Zip Code in which incident occurs
- incident_county - County in which incident occurs
- incident_census - Census Tract in which incident occurs
- incident_latitude - WGS84 latitude of incident
- incident_longitude - WGS84 longitude of incident
- incident_battalion_name - The battalion in which the incident occurs
- incident_battalion_geometry - The geometry of the battalion in which the incident occurs
- incident_first_due_name - The first due area where the incident occurs; often a subset of battalion
- incident_first_due_geometry - The geometry of the first due area where the incident occurs
- incident_area_name - The department-specific area where the incident occurs; often a subset of first due area
- incident_area_geometry - The geometry of the incident area where the incident occurs
Dispatch Values
- dispatch_incident_type - The specific incident type that details the nature of the incident; levels up into incident_category
- dispatch_ems_category - IF EMS Category: the level of care required
- dispatch_determinate_code - The output code from dispatch protocol based on the call specifics
- dispatch_incident_code - The department-specific incident code pulled from CAD; levels up into incident_type
- dispatch_coordinate_latitude - WGS84 latitute of unit
- dispatch_coordinate_longitude - WGS84 longitude of unit
- dispatch_lights_and_sirens - Whether or not lights and sirens are used en route
- dispatch_final_disposition - Closing disposition of call set by dispatcher
GIS Values
- station_id - Name of the station responding to the incident
- mutual_aid - Identifies whether or not mutual aid was provided on the incident and whether this record is associated with it being provided to another agency or received
- mutual_aid_name - The name(s) of the Fire Department(s) where aid was received/given
Data Framework Details
General
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| fd_neris_id | This 10 digit integer is a unique identifer for each fire department. Entity type plus state and county FIPS plus with random trailing characters. | Yes | |
| dispatch_center_id | This 4 digit integer is a unique identifier for each PSAP dispatch center. | If not valid in PSAP registry, create NERIS dispatch ID | Yes |
| dispatch_comments | Free text and canned remarks comments from distpatcher throughout duration of call. | Yes IF captured |
Incident Details
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| incident_number | Unique numeric identifier for the event that requires dispatch of department resources. | Yes | |
| incident_address_1 | House number and street name of incident; can also be cross streets | Yes | |
| incident_address_2 | Additional address information | No | |
| incident_city | City in which incident occurs | Yes | |
| incident_state | State or Territory in which incident occurs | Yes | |
| incident_zip | Zip Code in which incident occurs | Yes | |
| incident_county | County in which incident occurs | Computed | |
| incident_census | Census Tract in which incident occurs | Computed | |
| incident_latitude | WGS84 latitude of incident | Yes | |
| incident_longitude | WGS84 longitude of incident | Yes | |
| incident_battalion_name | The battalion in which the incident occurs | Links to Core Department Spec | Computed |
| incident_battalion_geometry | The geometry of the battalion in which the incident occurs | Links to Core Department Spec | Computed |
| incident_first_due_name | The first due area where the incident occurs; often a subset of battalion | Links to Core Department Spec | Computed |
| incident_first_due_geometry | The geometry of the first due area where the incident occurs | Links to Core Department Spec | Computed |
| incident_area_name | The department-specific area where the incident occurs; often a subset of first due area | No | |
| incident_area_geometry | The geometry of the incident area where the incident occurs | No |
Dispatch Values
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| dispatch_incident_type | The specific incident type that details the nature of the incident; levels up into incident_category | See inc_types sheet | Yes |
| dispatch_ems_category | IF EMS Category: the level of care required | Yes | |
| dispatch_determinate_code | The output code from dispatch protocol based on the call specifics | Yes IF EMD used | |
| dispatch_incident_code | The department-specific incident code pulled from CAD; levels up into incident_type | Yes | |
| dispatch_coordinate_latitude | WGS84 latitute of unit | No | |
| dispatch_coordinate_longitude | WGS84 longitude of unit | No | |
| dispatch_lights_and_sirens | Whether or not lights and sirens are used en route | Yes | |
| dispatch_final_disposition | Closing disposition of call set by dispatcher | Yes |
GIS Values
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| station_id | Name of the station responding to the incident | Links to Core Department Spec | Yes |
| mutual_aid | Identifies whether or not mutual aid was provided on the incident and whether this record is associated with it being provided to another agency or received | Yes | |
| mutual_aid_name | The name(s) of the Fire Department(s) where aid was received/given | Comes from FD Specifications - Mutual Aid Agencies (for Selection Purposes) | No |
Data Framework Examples
General
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| fd_neris_id | FD06067001 |
| dispatch_center_id | 8747 |
| dispatch_comments |
Incident Details
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| incident_number | FDID_20230814000001, FDID_20230814000002 |
| incident_address_1 | 1234 Market St |
| incident_address_2 | Apt. Number |
| incident_city | Baltimore |
| incident_state | Maryland |
| incident_zip | 21230 |
| incident_county | Baltimore County |
| incident_census | 6059.02 |
| incident_latitude | 39.299236 |
| incident_longitude | -76.609383 |
| incident_battalion_name | 1 |
| incident_battalion_geometry | polygon() |
| incident_first_due_name | 7 |
| incident_first_due_geometry | polygon() |
| incident_area_name | 703 |
| incident_area_geometry | polygon() |
Dispatch Values
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| dispatch_incident_type | Structure Fire, Cardiac Arrest, etc. |
| dispatch_ems_category | ALS OR BLS |
| dispatch_determinate_code | 17-D-5 |
| dispatch_incident_code | STRF1, ALS2, etc. |
| dispatch_coordinate_latitude | 39.299236 |
| dispatch_coordinate_longitude | -76.609383 |
| dispatch_lights_and_sirens | Yes or No |
| dispatch_final_disposition | No Patient Found, Building Secure |
GIS Values
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| station_id | 703 |
| mutual_aid | Received, Given, None |
| mutual_aid_name | DCFD, PGFD, etc. |
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