The Fire and Emergency Incident Information Reporting Program (FFIRS) serves as Florida’s centralized system for collecting, managing, and sharing fire and emergency incident data. Through a secure electronic reporting network and a statewide searchable database, FFIRS supports consistent, high‑quality incident reporting aligned with National Fire Incident Reporting System standards. The program compiles this information into annual reports for state leadership, fire agencies, and the public, and provides data to other states and federal partners when requested. FFIRS also establishes statewide reporting procedures. To ensure accuracy and reduce duplication, the division collaborates closely with the Florida Forest Service and the Department of Health. Guidance for the program is provided by a Technical Advisory Panel composed of members of the Firefighters Employment, Standards, and Training Council.

NFIRS is Sunsetting! Is Your Department NERIS Ready?

• Starting Jan. 1, 2026, incident data submission will be exclusively in NERIS,
• No calendar year (CY) 2026 incidents will be submitted into NFIRS. 
• Jan. 31, 2026, is the end date for edits/modifications for CY25 incident records in NFIRS. 
• NFIRS will be unavailable for all users starting February 2026. 

The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, released the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) Beta version of the NERIS Core Data Schemas. The schema resources serve as critical building blocks of the new system. They provide an understanding of how NERIS will operate and the essential technical information necessary for integration. The Executive Guide also offers specific, actionable instructions to assist your department in preparing for onboarding. 

The NERIS Core Data Schemas are now available for download in Beta in the following three formats:

• Executive Guide - For All - Fire Service Leaders, Firefighters, and Other Non-Technical Stakeholders
• Spreadsheets - For Data Analysts and Firefighter Data Specialists
• Technical Specifications - For Software Developers, Engineers, and Technical Support Teams 

Here is the link to the NERIS Core Data Schema and the NERIS Secondary Data Schema

Additional NERIS Resources and Assistance 

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National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Reporting by State

Monthly Participation Report by State Report

All States Reporting Status by Year Report

Data Quality Summary Report by State

IMPORTANT

As a reminder, the State Fire Marshal’s office no longer accepts emailed NFIRS data. Personnel at your agency must now upload your NFIRS reports directly into the FEMA website. Please view video aids in the Links for NFIRS Assistance section to assist your department.

How your Department can Benefit from Incident Reporting

• Justify budget requests and provide a basis for resource allocation

• Generate statistical NFIRS/FFIRS Reports

• Assess department activity on a national scale including Emergency Medical Services, department apparatus, wildland fires, and personnel activities

• Summarize annual activities

• Answer questions about the nature and causes of injuries, deaths, and property loss resulting from fires

• Determine needed improvements within the department (e.g. response time, training)

• Predict fire-related problems within your community, and

• Measure the success of fire prevention and safety programs

Job Aids for Pulling reports in NFIRS 

This is a list of job aid that were created to assist your fire departments in pulling reports in NFIRS.

• Blank copy of an Incident Report
• NFIRS Data Warehouse Reports Tool Local Fire Department User Quick Start Guide
• Summary By Incident Type
• Pulling the Year End Summary
• Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Summary
• Monthly Participation Report
• Fire Report by FDID
• Exporting Data that has been previously imported.
• Civilian/Fire Service Injuries or Fatalities Report
• Bulk Exporting Incidents
• Bulk Import Incidents

Fire and Emergency Incident Information System Technical Advisory Panel

The Fire and Emergency Incident Information System Technical Advisory Panel is created within the Division of State Fire Marshal. The panel shall advise, review, and recommend to the State Fire Marshal with respect to the requirements of this section. The membership of the panel shall consist of the following 15 members:

• The current 13 members of the Firefighters Employment, Standards, and Training Council as established in Florida Statute 633.31.
• One member from the Division of Forestry of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, appointed by the division director.
• One member from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services of the Department of Health, appointed by the Bureau Chief.

2024 Annual Report - Now Available!

Printable Annual Report

Links to NFIRS Assistance

NFIRS/FFIRS Support Staff: Contact Information

By telephone at (850) 413-3698

or by e-mail: ffirs@myfloridacfo.com