National Fire Data Week (NFDW) is an initiative by the United States Fire Administration (USFA) to emphasize the importance of a data-driven approach in fire safety, protection, and prevention. This year, NFDW will focus entirely on NERIS, as one the top priorities for enhancing data strategies.
The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, in partnership with USFA, is proud to support this year’s NFDW campaign. Throughout the week, we will highlight how NERIS can transform fire safety and emergency response by:
- Benefiting fire departments, firefighters, and communities.
- Improving data quality, operational effectiveness, and access to critical information.
- Emphasizing the importance of being NERIS-ready and the steps to prepare for its implementation.
National Fire Data Week Videos
Welcome to National Fire Data Week
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell introduces National Fire Data Week and the groundbreaking NERIS platform, emphasizing its potential to improve emergency response data nationwide.
Why is Data Important?
Understand the critical role of data in securing grants, reducing risks, and improving public safety through targeted prevention methods.
Who Will Benefit from NERIS?
Learn how NERIS will help fire departments tell a more accurate story, connect with neighboring jurisdictions, and support data-driven decisions for staffing and resources.
What Will NERIS Do?
Discover how richer data will enable better decision-making, enhance service delivery, and validate the fire service’s work.
How Can We Get “NERIS-Ready”?
Find out the steps fire departments need to take to prepare for NERIS, from Chief Tom Jenkins.
Visit the USFA website here to learn more about National Fire Data Week.
Join the NERIS Early Adopter Program
Are you ready to shape the future of fire data reporting? Sign up to be a NERIS Early Adopter and participate in the early stages of rollout and testing in 2024 and 2025.
Why Participate?
- Be a Pioneer: Influence the development of NERIS and ensure it meets the needs of fire departments nationwide
- Familiarize with NERIS: Prepare your agency by learning the onboarding requirements and providing detailed information
- Training and Feedback: Complete orientation and provide feedback to help enhance the system
- Technical Assistance: Support the NERIS team with system setup and inquiries
Ready to take the next step? Complete the NERIS Early Adopter Survey.
