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Is Your Department NERIS Ready?
NERIS—the National Emergency Response Information System—is replacing NFIRS in 2025. It’s the modern, mobile-first platform built to give your department faster data collection, smarter reporting, and deeper insight into every incident.
With NERIS, you’ll get:
- Zero-cost access for all departments, big and small
- Mobile-friendly tools for data entry anytime, anywhere
- GIS-powered insights that link incidents to neighborhoods and districts
- Plain language reporting that simplifies documentation
- Data ownership and control—your records stay yours

