CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal

August 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.

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Watch the latest NERIS webinar from the Fire Safety Research Institute FSRI. From July 29th.

For the latest NERIS information, click above to watch the latest Fire Safety Research Institute's webinar, NERIS in Action: Regional Onboarding, Analytics, and the Future Roadmap.

Click to register for the August 18th NERIS Webinar at 1 PM on Zoom.

Congratulations to the City of Red Bluff Fire Department on being the first California fire department to report to NERIS and for pioneering the new National Emergency Response Information System.

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Don't Miss the Next Webinar: Monday, August 18th at 1 PM.

California Early Adopter Spotlight: City of Red Bluff Fire Department

NERIS Vendor Check-In: ESO

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FSRI NERIS Program Page

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NERIS Resources

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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

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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

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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.

UPDATED: NFIRS Data Submission Deadlines

As fire departments migrate to the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) throughout 2025, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has implemented new NFIRS data submission deadlines nationwide.

UPDATE: All NFIRS data (including 2025) is due before January 31, 2026.

There will be no opportunities to add or update any NFIRS incidents after this date.

eNFIRS will be unavailable for all users starting in February, 2026.

User access to eNFIRS and the NFIRS Data Warehouse will no longer be available. Public NFIRS Data will stay publicly available at the national level and the CalStats Program will continue to maintain California's statewide repository for NFIRS data.

No incidents occurring on or after January 1, 2026 will be reported to NFIRS.

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