NERIS Transition Checklist for Fire Departments

This document is a checklist designed to assist fire departments in preparing for the transition to NERIS, a system developed to modernize fire incident reporting and improve data accuracy. The checklist outlines several key steps that agencies should follow, starting with pre-transition preparations such as reviewing and updating agency locations. It emphasizes the importance of configuration and demo testing, including reviewing a step-by-step transition guide and activating NERIS in a demo agency. Additionally, it suggests providing training to field personnel and attending monthly client connection calls to ensure readiness. The document also highlights the need for understanding state reporting timelines and identifying workflows for incident submission. Pro tips are included to aid agencies in the transition, such as the support for multiple incident types per report and the timeline for going live with NERIS. This checklist aims to facilitate a smooth transition process for fire departments.