CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal

September 2025

The California Incident Data and Statistics (CalStats) Program is a statewide emergency incident data collection program that analyzes and distributes statistical information reported by fire departments throughout the state. This includes collecting National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) data from each fire department in California on behalf of the United States Fire Administration (USFA-FEMA). This also includes collecting National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) data, which will begin to replace NFIRS throughout 2025.

CalStats also manages the CAL FIRE Incident Reporting System (CALFIRS). This system captures NFIRS data for CAL FIRE’s 808 fire stations statewide. These emergencies include fires, medical incidents, rescues, floods, hazardous material releases, earthquakes, and other disasters. With the CALFIRS system, CAL FIRE is able to track all incidents they respond to.

Check Your NFIRS Monthly Incident Count

Please import any missing or updated incident data into eNFIRS as soon as possible. Past eNFIRS interruptions may have caused gaps in your data, and many users are unaware of this. Be sure to check your monthly incident count to confirm everything is complete. Feel free to call us at (916) 247-1492 if you have any questions.

Click here and scroll down to the NFIRS Reporting Verification section.

New NERIS ID. Your FDID is being replaced by a 10-digit NERIS ID. The First 2 letters are your entity type FD is fire department FM is fire marshal. The Next 5 numbers are the FIPS code for your headquarters location. The Last 3 numbers are random for uniqueness. Unlike FDIDs NERIS IDs are unique nationwide. They will help standardize reporting and support consistent local regional and national data analysis. Each agency needs its own NERIS ID though FDIDs can still be used locally.

Click above to go to the NERIS Onboarding Checklist.

Click above to watch the latest CalStats NERIS Webinar from August 18th.

Click image to register for the October 20th CalStats NERIS Webinar at 1pm.

Click above to register for the October 20th CalStats NERIS webinar at 1pm.

Watch Previous CalStats NERIS Webinar Recordings

NERIS Insight Dashboards

Prepare to have real-time access to your data for decision-making. You'll be sharing the results with your stakeholders and management team.

FSRI NERIS Program Page

Visit the New NERIS Website

Subscribe to the NERIS Mailing List

Receive the latest updates on NERIS developments, access to webinars and events, and valuable resources to help your department stay ahead in emergency response data.

NERIS Resources

Videos - NERIS in Action

NERIS Events

The NERIS website has been expanded with new sections. These pages are improving rapidly in terms of functionality and content, but moving forward, it will be the first place to check for new training videos, resources, and events.

NERIS

Webinar Recordings

Key NERIS

Resources

Previous CalStats Communication Regarding NERIS

Technical NERIS

Resources

Visit the NERIS GitHub for more information and access to API resources.
Review our OpenAPI documents for detailed specifications.
Explore the NERIS Python API Client for seamless integration.
Sign up for the NERIS Sandbox to test and refine your integrations
Tour the NERIS Resources Hub to see the latest documents, videos, and blog.

NERIS Rollout in 2025

Overview:

The National Emergency Response System (NERIS) is rolling out in 2025 to provide fire departments with a powerful, modern system for incident reporting and data management. Built on collaboration and support, a rollout plan will aid departments in onboarding successfully. By the end of 2025, thousands of departments will be part of this national transition from the legacy NFIRS system.

The NERIS rollout will occur in phases to strategically allocate resources, ensuring platform reliability at every step.

See below for details on the nationwide phased rollout.

Onboarding before your assigned phase will only be approved on a case-by-case basis.

FEMA Regions

Click this image of the United States and its onboarding regions to go to the NERIS Onboarding webpage.

California is in FEMA Region 9, scheduled for November 2025.

Preparing for your transition to NERIS. Please click image link for more information.

NFIRS Deadline. Click for more information.

Let’s walk through the key dates your department needs to hit so you don’t get stuck scrambling at the last minute:

2025 — Hybrid reporting year. Once your department moves to NERIS, you stop submitting to NFIRS entirely.
January 1, 2026 — NFIRS stops accepting new submissions. Everything goes into NERIS from that point forward.
January 15, 2026 — Last day to submit 2025 incidents into NFIRS if you’re still finishing them up.
January 31, 2026 — Final day to edit or modify any 2025 NFIRS incidents. After that, the system is locked.

Reminder

Accurate and up-to-date data is critical for ensuring that fire departments receive the necessary funding, resources, and support to effectively serve their communities. Timely reporting helps us assess fire response times, incident trends, and resource utilization, allowing us to advocate for your needs and secure the appropriate resources. Additionally, your data plays a vital role in shaping state legislation on fire safety, building codes, and emergency response protocols.

Delays in reporting can lead to outdated or inaccurate information, which can affect decision-making and hinder efforts to improve fire prevention and response. By submitting your data on time, you help ensure that fire departments across the state are fully supported to protect the safety and well-being of all citizens.

eNFIRS Import and Validation Instructions