Federal Standard, State Implementation
NERIS is managed by USFA as a federal incident data standard. However, implementation — including submission requirements, training resources, technical assistance, and enforcement — is largely coordinated through state fire marshal offices. What departments experience in practice depends heavily on their state.
Some states have provided comprehensive NERIS implementation guidance, training programs, and technical support. Others are still developing their approach. Station Draft is not affiliated with any state fire marshal office and cannot represent official state-level requirements.
What to Check at the State Level
- Whether your state has issued NERIS-specific submission requirements beyond the federal standard
- Whether your state fire marshal office has designated NERIS coordinators or support contacts
- Whether your state requires NERIS submission through a specific portal or directly through RMS
- Whether there are state-specific data elements or fields required beyond NERIS MEI
- What training or certification resources your state fire marshal office provides
State-Specific Pages
Station Draft maintains state-specific guidance pages for priority states. These pages are informational — not official state guidance.