Purpose Statement

The NERIS Compliance Reports are designed to help Fire/EMS departments identify and resolve data compliance issues before migrating to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) or to troubleshoot existing NERIS errors. These reports analyze your current data against NERIS requirements, allowing you to proactively address compliance issues and ensure seamless data integration with national reporting standards. All active accounts have been updated with these two reports.

Background Information

NERIS (National Emergency Response Information System) requires specific data formatting and completeness standards for incident reporting and resource management. Non-compliant data can cause migration failures or ongoing synchronization errors, potentially impacting your department's ability to report to state and federal agencies. These compliance reports serve as quality assurance tools, identifying apparatus assignment issues and station address duplications that may cause NERIS errors before they become critical issues. The reports are essential for departments preparing for NERIS migration or currently experiencing data synchronization problems with apparatus and station configurations.

Required Permissions

To access and run NERIS Compliance Reports, users must have:

• Report viewing permissions
• Access to the Reports module
• Station and apparatus data viewing permissions
• Administrative access (recommended for full compliance oversight)

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Navigate to Reports
   • From the main dashboard, click on "Reports"
2. Access Ad-Hoc Reports
   • Select "Ad-Hoc Reports" from the available options
3. Locate FDR Reports Folder
   • Find and open the "FDR - NFIRS"
4. Run the Compliance Reports
   • Click on "FDR-NFIRS: Apparatus without Fire Station Assignments" to generate the apparatus assignment report
   • Click on "FDR-NFIRS: Fire Stations with Duplicated Addresses" to generate the station address duplication report
5. Review Results
   • Examine the generated reports for compliance issues
     
   • Blank reports mean there are no conflicts
   • Export reports as needed for distribution and correction tracking
     

Best Practices

Address apparatus assignment issues immediately, as unassigned apparatus cannot be properly tracked in NERIS reporting. Resolve station address duplications by verifying correct addresses with local dispatch centers and GIS departments. Coordinate with station commanders to confirm proper apparatus assignments before making system changes. Run these reports after any station reorganizations, apparatus transfers, or address updates. Maintain a master list of verified station addresses to prevent future duplication issues.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why is my apparatus showing as unassigned when it's clearly stationed somewhere? A: The apparatus may be assigned in your CAD system but not properly linked in First Due. Check the apparatus configuration settings and verify the station assignment is saved correctly.

Q: How do I determine which address is correct when stations show duplicates? A: Cross-reference with your dispatch center's address database, GIS mapping system, and physical station signage to confirm the official address.

Q: Can temporarily out-of-service apparatus cause assignment errors? A: Yes, apparatus status changes can sometimes affect assignment reporting. Ensure temporary status changes don't remove permanent station assignments.

Q: What if I have multiple stations at the same physical location? A: Each station must have a unique identifier in NERIS. Consider using suite numbers, building designations, or coordinate variations to differentiate stations.

Q: Will fixing these issues affect my current incident reporting? A: Corrections will improve data accuracy going forward. Historical incidents will retain their original data unless specifically updated.