Incident Core Specification - NERIS
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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.Incident Core Specification
The NERIS incident core specification details the main (core) aspects of the incident.
- 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
- incident_number - Unique numeric identifier for the event that requires dispatch of department resources
- location_type - Location category of incident
- use_type - Specific use type of the location type selection for the incident
- use_status - Status of use type during incident
- property_year_constructed - The year the property was constructed
- property_floor_count - The number of floors the property contains
- property_stories_below_grade - The total number of stories below grade
- property basement_access - If any below grade floors, is there exterior access to to below grade floor
- property_unit_count - The number of units in the structure
- property_sqf - The square footage of the property
- property_parcel_size - The square footage of the parcel on which the property sits
- incident_type_category - The final incident type category as assessed on scene
- incident_type_final - The final incident type as assessed on scene
Casualties
- civilian_casualties_injuries - The number of civilian injuries that occurred during the incident
- civilian_casualties_deaths - The number of civilian deaths that occurred during the incident
- personnel_casualties_injuries - The number of fire department injuries that occurred during the incident
- personnel_casualties_deaths - The number of fire department deaths that occurred during the incident
Outcomes
- actions_taken - The actions taken by the fire department on the scene of the incident
- mayday_called - Was a mayday called as part of the incident operations
Narrative
- narrative - Free text narrative of incident
Weather
- weather_id - National Weather Service Station ID
- weather_type - Standard NWS codes for weather type
- wind_speed - Velocity of wind in miles per hour
- wind_direction - Direction of wind by predominate direction
Data Framework Details
General
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| incident_number | Unique numeric identifier for the event that requires dispatch of department resources | Comes from CAD schema/No CAD module | Yes |
| location_type | Location category of incident | See location_types sheet, LocationType column | Yes |
| use_type | Specific use type of the location type selection for the incident | See from location_types sheet, UseType column | Yes |
| use_status | Status of use type during incident | See from location_types sheet, UseStatus column | Yes |
| property_year_constructed | The year the property was constructed | Computed | |
| property_floor_count | The number of floors the property contains | Computed | |
| property_stories_below_grade | The total number of stories below grade | Computed | |
| property basement_access | If any below grade floors, is there exterior access to to below grade floor | No | |
| property_unit_count | The number of units in the structure | Computed | |
| property_sqf | The square footage of the property | Computed | |
| property_parcel_size | The square footage of the parcel on which the property sits | Computed | |
| incident_type_category | The final incident type category as assessed on scene | Prompts the module for the specific incident type category; see final_incident type sheet | Yes |
| incident_type_final | The final incident type as assessed on scene | See final_incident_type sheet | Yes |
Casualties
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| civilian_casualties_injuries | The number of civilian injuries that occurred during the incident | Prompts casualties submodule | Yes |
| civilian_casualties_deaths | The number of civilian deaths that occurred during the incident | Prompts casualties submodule | Yes |
| personnel_casualties_injuries | The number of fire department injuries that occurred during the incident | Prompts casualties submodule | Yes |
| personnel_casualties_deaths | The number of fire department deaths that occurred during the incident | Prompts casualties submodule | Yes |
Outcomes
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| actions_taken | The actions taken by the fire department on the scene of the incident | See actions_tactics table | Yes |
| mayday_called | Was a mayday called as part of the incident operations | Yes |
Narrative
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| narrative | Free text narrative of incident | Yes |
Weather
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| weather_id | National Weather Service Station ID | Computed | |
| weather_type | Standard NWS codes for weather type | Computed | |
| wind_speed | Velocity of wind in miles per hour | Computed | |
| wind_direction | Direction of wind by predominate direction | Computed |
Data Framework Examples
General
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| incident_number | FDID_20230814000001, FDID_20230814000002 |
| location_type | Commercial |
| use_type | Entertainment and Recreation |
| use_status | Occupied, Vacant |
| property_year_constructed | 1960, 2017, etc. |
| property_floor_count | 1, 2, etc. |
| property_stories_below_grade | 1 |
| property basement_access | Yes or No |
| property_unit_count | 4 |
| property_sqf | 1850 |
| property_parcel_size | 6200 |
| incident_type_category | FIRE, EMS, etc. Multiple values allowed |
| incident_type_final | Structure Fire, Cardiac Arrest, etc. Multiple values allowed |
Casualties
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| civilian_casualties_injuries | 0, 1, etc. |
| civilian_casualties_deaths | 0, 1 etc. |
| personnel_casualties_injuries | 0, 1, etc. |
| personnel_casualties_deaths | 0, 1, etc. |
Outcomes
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| actions_taken | Exterior Suppression, Interior Suppression, etc. |
| mayday_called | Yes or No |
Narrative
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| narrative |
Weather
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| weather_id | WXJ55 |
| weather_type | Clear, Broken Clouds, etc. |
| wind_speed | 10 |
| wind_direction | N, SE |
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