NERIS is replacing the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), which was first established in the 1970s. Since then, turnout gear, incident types, apparatus, communications, training, tactics, and technology have all evolved. The thing that has not progressed with the times is the method and nationwide standards the fire service uses to record, analyze, and show the work that they do across their communities, that extends well beyond the days of being called upon to primarily fight fires. NERIS has been developed for today’s fire service and will continue to evolve as the fire service continues to adapt for the needs of tomorrow.  

Although the overarching goals, standards and timelines of NERIS may be similar across the nation, every state will roll out NERIS based on the unique fire incident reporting needs of their respective states. The following are brief, summarized key points specific to the fire service in Minnesota. For additional information, please see other resources and information throughout this page.