Update: The National Engagement for the NERIS Secondary Schemas is now closed. Thank you for your interest and feedback. We've received more than 600 comments on this set of schemas. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming revisions and the release of NERIS Version 1 in late Fall 2024.
The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, in collaboration with the United States Fire Administration, is pleased to announce the launch of the national engagement period for the three new data schemas for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). These new schemas include:
- Incident Analysis: Capturing comprehensive data for in-depth analysis of incident trends, investigations, and outcomes.
- Community Risk Reduction: Collecting information to support targeted risk mitigation strategies within communities.
- Health and Safety: Focusing on the health and safety metrics vital for protecting first responders and the public.
Who Should Participate?
- Emergency response professionals and administrators
- Data scientists and software developers in the emergency response field
- Public safety and emergency management officials
- Representatives from governmental bodies
- Engaged community stakeholders
Engagement Period Details
We invite feedback from all stakeholders during the engagement period, running from August 5th, 2024 to September 4th, 2024. Your role in examining these schemas and providing feedback is critical to the success of NERIS going forward. All comments submitted will be adjudicated by the NERIS team.
How to Provide Feedback
Please review the new schemas and submit your comments using our online feedback form. We encourage detailed feedback with specific references to schema sections you are addressing. Access the feedback form via the link or QR code provided below.
Your Contribution is Vital
Your insights are essential for shaping the future of NERIS. This engagement period will not be extended due to a tight development timeline for Version 1, so please get your comments in before September 4th.
