The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is updating its information and analytics. The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) will integrate data from multiple federal data sets, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and other authoritative live data sources.
The platform will contain information on community risks including vulnerable populations, the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), drought areas and flood plains. It will also support rapid data capture from hostile event response, including response to structure fires, emergency medical incidents and hazardous materials events.