Response

Overview

The Response tab is where you record incident times, apparatus and crew details, and track REHAB status. The response tab includes the following sections:

3. Times
4. Apparatus Info
5. REHAB
   

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.

Times 

The Times section captures essential timestamps during an emergency response, forming the foundation for NERIS incident reporting and analytics. Timestamps are organized into two subsections: Dispatch Summary and Incident Summary, ensuring a comprehensive timeline of response activities. These fields are typically imported from a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system or entered manually.

Dispatch Summary

This subsection logs critical dispatch-related timestamps, which are vital for documenting response efficiency.

Incident Summary

The Incident Summary provides metrics automatically calculated based on unit timestamps, offering an overview of the incident timeline.

Apparatus Info

Apparatus Info

The Apparatus Info section captures details about response vehicles and their crews, enabling accurate tracking of resources deployed during an incident. This section supports resource allocation analysis and ensures compliance with NERIS reporting standards by logging unit activities and personnel assignments. Selecting a unit (e.g., RSQ10) opens a detailed view with timestamps, identifiers, and response details, which may indicate Mutual Aid if the unit is from another department. The summary view includes the # of Personnel field, with detailed personnel assignments available in the Personnel subsection below.

To add an apparatus to the incident, do as follows:

1. In the Apparatus Info section, click Add
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2. The Unit sidebar will open on the right. Select the Apparatus ID from the list.
   

3. Complete the fields according to the table below.
   
   

4. When finished, click Done. The apparatus details will appear in the Apparatus Info table.
5. Enter the apparatus narrative:

1. In the apparatus row, under Narrative, click the icon.
2. Add additional details in the Apparatus Narrative.
   
   

The Personnel icon in the apparatus row displays the number of responders assigned to a given apparatus. Clicking the icon opens a sidebar on the rig that providesng detailed information for each responder. This includes individual roles, response types, and activity timestamps, ensuring precise documentation of crew involvement during the incident.

Only responders properly assigned to apparatuses are eligible for Payroll.

See the Payroll tab for further information.

To add personnel to an apparatus, do as follows:

1. In the apparatus row, under personnel, click +. The personnel sidebar will open on the right.
2. For each responder, complete the fields according to the table below.
3. When finished, click Done.

REHAB

The REHAB section monitors responders' rehabilitation status, ensuring their health and safety during prolonged incidents in compliance with NFPA 1584 standards. This section logs responder details, rehabilitation duration, and equipment usage in a summary view. After clicking + Add, a detailed form (REHAB Check Details) allows for additional data entry, including vital signs and check status.

Adding REHAB Checks

For each responder undergoing REHAB, complete the check details as follows:

1. Click + Add
   . The REHAB Check Details form will open to the right.
   
   

2. In the Check Details sidebar, complete the fields as follows (see the tables below for field descriptions):

1. Enter basic details: Name, Unit, # of SCBA Bottles , Provider, and Check Time.
2. Record vital signs if applicable (e.g., BP, HR, RR, SpCO, SpO2, Temp, Skin).
3. Add additional observations in the Narrative 
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3. When finished, click Done
   . The REHAB row will update with Name, Unit, Rehab Time (Min), # of SCBA Bottles, Rehab Start Time, and End Time (from Time Out).
   
   

REHAB Check Details Key