The IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) is pleased to present the Gold Ribbon Report: Utilizing Data in Emergency Response, a comprehensive roadmap designed to help guide your transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) and help to understand the vital role that data plays in today’s world.
This pivotal document stands as a testament of our collective commitment to advancing emergency response capabilities through the strategic use of data. It is both timely and well-deserved to recognize former United States Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrill and the dedicated team at the United States Fire Administration (USFA) for their outstanding leadership in developing the next generation of national emergency reporting through NERIS.
Written with care and expertise by a dedicated team of practitioners, the Gold Ribbon Report serves as an invaluable resource, offering insights and practical steps for gathering data to enhance our emergency response operations and set us up for future management successes. We hope that you find this document informative and instrumental in your efforts to adapt to and succeed in the evolving landscape of emergency response. As we continue to face new and complex challenges, integrating data-driven approaches into our response and management strategies will be crucial.
The Gold Ribbon Report provides the foundational knowledge and actionable recommendations needed to navigate this transition successfully. We believe that, through collaboration and the application of the principles outlined in this report, we can achieve a more effective and efficient emergency response system.
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