Arizona NFIRS: National Fire Incident Reporting System
Reporting incidents in NFIRS will help to provide data that can be used to:* Help plan for future fire department needs * Identify resource needs * Prioritize training * Qualify for national grants |
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The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) is the standard national reporting system used in the United States by fire departments to report fires and other incidents to which they respond and to maintain records of these incidents in a uniform manner. The NFIRS is the world’s largest collection of incidents to which fire departments have responded.
Why NFIRS in AZ?
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Arizona uses NFIRS as the state does not maintain a separate repository of reports
- Reports are submitted and processed directly to NFIRS
- Statistics and reports are compiled by collecting information directly from the NFIRS database housed in the National Fire Data Center
- NFIRS is an all-incident system designed to fully represent what fire departments do for the citizens of Arizona - which is much more than fighting fires
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Locally, data can be used to implement:
- Public education programs
- Accurately explain equipment needs for departments
- Determine standards and levels of emergency response coverage information
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Why should you report your data? Link to NFIRS pamphlet
Information Updated 6.24.24
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Summary Report
- 2022: Excel
- 2021: Excel
- 2020: Excel
- 2019: Excel
- 2018: Excel
- 2017: Excel
- 2016: Excel
- 2016-2022 Comprehensive Report: Excel
Statewide Incident Summaries
Monthly Participation Report by FDID
Reporting incident data in the NFIRS – National Fire Incident Reporting System can be accomplished in three steps:
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Step One Create NFIRS user account |
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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 with an email to the NFIRS state program manager. Remember to include what FD you will be reporting for. |
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Step Two Download Incident Reporting Software |
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Browse available NFIRS-compliant software or log in to use the free NFIRS system.
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Step Three Learn how to enter your incident data |
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Information on NFIRS handbooks, forms, and trainings are provided in the links below. |
Disclaimer of Non-Endorsement
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the department. The views and opinions of individuals expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the department, and shall not be used for advertising or product-endorsement purposes.
NFIRS
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.
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.
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.
Bulk Import Utility: Import and Validation Procedures
Other Fire Related Links
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.
Click here for a list of approved third-party vendors.
4. I need a NFIRS Account.
Use the following link to register for a new NFIRS Account. Follow up with an email to the NFIRS state program manager. 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.
6. I am frustrated and need HELP!
Contact NFIRS state program manager.
National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is leading a national effort to develop and launch a new interoperable fire information and innovative analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
NERIS will empower the fire and emergency services community by equipping them with an empirical basis for decision-making. It will provide the community with reliable predictive analytics to support enhanced preparedness and response to all-hazard incidents, wildland urban interface events, community risk reduction efforts, climate change threats and associated resilience and mitigation efforts, and future pandemic emergency response resource preparedness.
