Reporting incident data in the NFIRS – National Fire Incident Reporting System can be accomplished in three steps:

Step One Create NFIRS user account

To self-report incident data to NFIRS or to use the free NFIRS Incident Reporting System fire departments users must create an NFIRS user account for each individual reporting.  Accounts should not be shared, nor should there be one ‘admin’ account for all users. Follow up to the NFIRS state program manager: Stephanie Fournier via email to complete the registration.  Remember to include what FD you will be reporting for.

Step Two  Download Incident Reporting Software
Browse available NFIRS-compliant software or log in to use the free NFIRS system. Use registered vendor software to provide reports.  A list of contacts for registered vendors is available on the U.S. Fire Administration’s NFIRS Website Register for an account or log into NFIRS

Step Three  Learn how to enter your incident data
Information on NFIRS handbooks, forms, and trainings are provided in the links below. NFIRS training Bulk Import Utility tool in-depth video Bulk Import Utility Step by Step Instructions NFIRS Complete Reference Guide Coding Help National Reporting Guidelines

 

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Self-Study Course -  Serving as an introduction to National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) 5.0, this self-study course provides an overview of the data collection system, its modules, and data conversion issues.

 

Complete Reference Guide

 

Training Videos – scroll to the bottom of the page and select video by topic

 

NFIRS 5.0 guide and design documentation -  This documentation assists users in reporting National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) 5.0 data and serves as a reference for vendors and third-party custom integrators developing software to meet the NFIRS 5.0 specification.

 

Incident Code Reference Sheet

 

Coding Help – Called NFIRSGrams -  These short bulletins address frequently asked questions and common mistakes made when completing incident forms.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to access help by subject.

 

Coding Questions Guide

 

One Page Reference Guide

 

Incident Field Notes

 

Reporting No Activity

 

Bulk Import Utility Step by Step Instructions

 

Other Fire Related Links

AZ Fire Department IDs (FDID) 

 

FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program

 

National Fire Department Registry

 

US Fire Administration Training

 

NFPA Public Education and Sparky the Dog

 

Milo & Moxie Smart Safety Rangers™  - The Arizona Burn Foundation’s kid-friendly program brings firefighters and volunteers into preschools, kindergartens, elementary schools, and summer camps to teach children about burn prevention and fire safety education.

 

CRAIG 1300 – CRAIG 1300™ is a game-changing suite of community risk assessment (CRA) dashboard tools powered by mySidewalk uniquely aligned with NFPA 1300. These tools will enable you to quickly and easily generate and visualize all-around insights into the unique risks, hazards, and capacities in your community for a more effective data-informed risk reduction plan with community stakeholder buy-in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

 

1.  Is NFIRS Mandatory?

Yes, NFIRS participation is mandatory.  As prescribed in Arizona Revised Statute ARS 37-1383 C. 2, the Office of the State Fire Marshal has determined that NFIRS is the uniform system of reporting fires.

Additionally, per A.R.S. 37.1383 C. 2, the Uniform System of Reporting is a qualifying measure now used by the State Fire Marshal for verification purposes when qualifying fire departments/districts for their participation in the Arizona Fire Insurance Premium Tax Refund Program.

 

2.  When should reports be submitted?

A department should submit reports for one month by the 20th of the following month (i.e.. October reports should be submitted by November 20th). If a department has not had any runs for a month, that department should submit a No Activity report. Reporting requirements are the same for volunteer, combo and career departments. If information on a report changes, the department should submit a revised report.

 

3.  How should I submit data?

The process for submitting reports depends on the department’s choice of software. If a department is using the free Federal Client Tool, available through www.nfirs.fema.gov, reports are automatically uploaded to the database when the report is saved. The Federal Client Tool has an online version called eNFIRS. You will need to first register for a profile for your fire department's account. Your state’s NFIRS program manager will notify you when your account is active.

If a department is using a third-party vendor, the reports are submitted by utilizing the Bulk Import Utility.

Once submissions have been processed departments will receive a response stating what reports were submitted to the database, including details regarding any validation errors. No Activity reports are also submitted by utilizing eNFIRS.

 A list of approved third-party vendors is available by clicking here

 

4.  I need a NFIRS Account.

Use the following link to register for a new NFIRS Account.  Follow up with the NFIRS state program manager: Stephanie Fournier via email  to complete the registration.  Remember to include what FD you are registering under.  User accounts are only for reporting FD and not for third-party vendors.

 

5.  I am locked out of my account or need a password reset.

Contact NFIRS state program manager: Stephanie Fournier via email or at 602.771.1416

 

6.  I am frustrated and need HELP!

Contact NFIRS state program manager: Stephanie Fournier via email or at 602.771.1416