Industry Information & Compliance

Resources & Standards

Essential government resources, compliance information, and industry standards
for fire departments and emergency services.

NERIS Transition

Understanding the National Emergency Response Information System transition and compliance requirements

What is NERIS?

The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is replacing the legacy NFIRS (National Fire Incident Reporting System). Fire departments must transition to NERIS-compliant systems to continue federal reporting and maintain grant eligibility.

2025
Mandatory Transition Deadline
100%
NERIS Compliance Required
$500M+
Federal Grants At Risk

Operion NERIS Native

Built from the ground up with full NERIS compliance. No retrofitting, no compatibility issues, no data migration headaches.

Future-Proof Compliance

Automatic updates ensure ongoing compliance with federal reporting requirements and evolving standards.

Grant Ready

Maintain eligibility for federal funding programs including AFG, SAFER, and FEMA assistance grants.

Government & Industry Links

Essential resources from federal agencies and industry organizations

Fire Service Statistics

Key data points from the U.S. Fire Administration and NFPA

29,705
Fire Departments in the United States
Source: NFPA 2023
1.1M+
Firefighters Nationwide
Source: NFPA 2023
27M+
Emergency Responses Annually
Source: USFA 2023
$500M+
Annual Federal Grant Funding
Source: FEMA 2024

Have Questions About Compliance?

Our team can help you understand NERIS requirements and ensure your department stays compliant.