Simplify NERIS Compliance for Your Fire Department
NERIS is Here. Is Your Department Response-Ready?
As of Jan 1, 2026, NFIRS will no longer accept incident reports, and National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) will become the official federal platform for fire incident reporting. NERIS is a modernized, cloud-based system designed to replace NFIRS and improve how fire departments capture, manage, and submit critical incident data nationwide.
With more than 40+ years of experience, Tyler Technologies is the trusted partner to help agencies transition to NERIS.
How NERIS Changes Incident Reporting
NERIS replaces NFIRS with a more modern, flexible approach to fire and emergency incident reporting. Designed for the fire service, it supports reporting requirements while improving how incident data is collected, submitted, and used—providing more accurate, timely, and actionable information.
NERIS provides:
- More consistent and standardized incident data
- Fewer legacy reporting limitations than NFIRS
- Better alignment with state and federal reporting requirements
- Improved access to department-level incident data
- Reliable data to support reporting, planning, and funding needs
Partnering With Tyler Means Compliance Without Complexity
As NFIRS is retired and NERIS becomes the federal standard for fire and emergency incident reporting, fire departments retain flexibility in how they meet reporting requirements. The right records partner can make that transition simpler. Departments partner with Tyler to support NERIS requirements and maintain reliable, consistent incident data—without adding unnecessary complexity.
What does early NERIS adoption look like in practice?
As NERIS began accepting early submissions, Tyler systems were used for the first NERIS incident report in the U.S. That early involvement reflects a focus on readiness and reliable reporting as departments transition from NFIRS.
Tyler is a long-term partner for departments navigating the shift to NERIS.
From NFIRS to NERIS: The Evolution of Incident Reporting
Incident reporting is a fundamental part of emergency response, providing critical data that helps agencies analyze trends, improve operations, and comply with regulations. However, as emergency response evolves, so must the tools agencies use. The transition from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) represents a major leap forward in efficiency, accuracy, and real-time data utilization.
6 Tips for a Successful NERIS Transition
As NERIS becomes the new national standard for emergency response reporting, agencies need a clear roadmap to ensure a smooth, successful transition. Read about some key strategies based on insights and best practices shared from early adopters.
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You Submit Your NERIS Data… Now What?
When a firefighter hits ‘submit’ on a NERIS report, that simple action is a tiny piece of a bigger puzzle, aimed at shaping safer and stronger communities across the country. You’ve probably heard the latest buzz about the transition from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
Most of the focus right now is on how agencies can streamline this process and make compliance reporting as easy as possible, but have you ever wondered exactly what happens after you hit submit?
WATCH: Understanding NERIS Reporting Requirements
Change is hard, especially when it comes to change within mission-critical solutions. Discover how Tyler is helping fire departments prepare for their transition to NERIS.
WATCH: NERIS Success for the Chesapeake Fire Department in Virginia
Improving operations and delivering long-term value is at the center of the NERIS transition. Explore some of the most asked questions about NERIS and hear from the Chesapeake Fire Department in Virginia on their successful NERIS transition with Tyler.
