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Tech Talk: Episode 3: NERIS Is Here How It’s Changing Fire Service Reporting with Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins

1 hr Tech Talk Tuesdays: Ep. 3: NERIS Is Here How It’s Changing Fire Service

NERIS Is Here How It’s Changing Fire Service Reporting with Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins

In this episode of Tech Talk Tuesday, we dive into what NERIS is all about and why it matters for fire departments. Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how this new system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data. They talk about how far things have come in just two years and why even the smallest departments can get on board without a lot of hassle. Plus, they cover the deadline to switch over from the old system and share big ideas for the future of fire service technology.

Key takeaways from the discussion include

  • NERIS is replacing NFIRS to give fire departments faster, easier, and more accurate data tools.
  • Any fire department, even small ones with no fancy software, can join using the free NERIS app.
  • Departments need to switch to NERIS by January 31, 2026, when NFIRS will officially shut down.
  • NERIS makes it simple for departments to get and use their own data, helping them plan and respond better.


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