This document explains how to complete the NERIS report from a bird’s eye. The master-procedure and tab descriptions below will be explained in-depth in the following articles of this user guide.
Disclaimer
NERIS is currently under development by the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI). This guide reflects the system as implemented in EPR FireWorks. Functionality may evolve as NERIS continues development toward full national implementation by January 2026.
To complete the NERIS report, complete the NERIS tabs as follows:
The primary difference between NERIS and NFIRS is the Incident tab. Aside from the overall visual update in NERIS, the Response, Casualties, Payroll, and Map Preview tabs remain unchanged. The NFIRS Authorization tab has been merged into the Incident tab for a more streamlined experience.
The Map Preview tab displays the incident location on your Google/ESRI map. In addition, the Map Preview section includes the Response Mode for on-scene action.