Things are coming & going in 2026

NFIRS is to shut down at the end of the month. File and Export your NFIRS ASAP.

Do you know fire departments not yet on NERIS? Not yet invited? You can help them.

Export your NFIRS data? With the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) well underway, the clock is ticking on the old NFIRS system. For fire departments, this means taking proactive steps to secure historical data. Your local state or territory might require you to download your NFIRS for records retention, in case you cannot find some old files or bits of paper. "What if the lawyers come asking for incident details in the future?

NERIS but more … National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is a big shift in fire. For many departments, the immediate focus is on compliance, but more is available. Step 1: Make NERIS “Middle-of-the-Night Simple” Let’s be honest: your firefighters have more important things to worry about at 2 a.m. than memorizing new data fields. The secret to a successful NERIS migration isn’t hours of training; it’s choosing a system that makes reporting intuitive.

As 2026 dawns, the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is the next big challenge for fire departments. If you’re a Fire Chief, you might be wondering what this change really means for your department and, more importantly, for your firefighters. The good news is, the transition to NERIS doesn’t have to be complicated. Key Deadlines and Your To-Do List As we enter 2026, NFIRS will be officially decommissioned.

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Easily update your station and unit information in the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).

NERIS focuses on why aid was needed for this incident, as opposed to the paperwork of agreements in place

NFIRS had the 321 code for non-MVA Medical Incidents, but NERIS has a list of Incident Types; Illness and Injury. Not a long list, but long enough to require a deeper dive. Short enough to not fit many responses.