EPR FireWorks NERIS Module
Unified Incident Reporting for Fire and EMS Agencies
Fire and EMS leaders rely on accurate incident data to support operational analysis, funding, compliance, and public accountability. As agencies transition from NFIRS to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), reporting expectations are expanding across fire suppression, EMS response, hazardous materials, rescue, and all hazards operations.
EPR FireWorks delivers a modern Records Management System with native NERIS support, purpose-built for Fire and EMS agencies operating together or independently.
What Is NERIS and How It Impacts Fire and EMS
NERIS is the next-generation national incident reporting system, replacing NFIRS with a cloud-based, data-driven model that supports both fire and emergency medical response.
NERIS expands:
- What incidents can be documented
- How fire and EMS data is structured and validated
- How response actions, patient care, and outcomes are analyzed
Developed by the U.S. Fire Administration in collaboration with federal and fire service research organizations, NERIS is expected to be fully implemented nationwide by January 2026.
For Fire and EMS agencies, this shift affects:
- Incident and patient care documentation
- Quality assurance and validation requirements
- Funding and grant eligibility
- Long-term performance analysis
Why Fire and EMS Agencies Choose EPR FireWorks for NERIS
Many agencies struggle with disconnected fire and EMS systems, manual reporting workarounds, and rigid platforms that increase administrative burden.
EPR FireWorks was designed to support fire-only, EMS-only, and combined fire-EMS agencies within a single RMS.
With EPR FireWorks, agencies gain:
- A unified RMS with NERIS built in, not layered on
- Seamless alignment between incident reporting and ePCR workflows
- Configurable fields that support both operational and clinical data
- Automated validation to reduce rework and compliance risk
- Secure role-based permissions for fire, EMS, and command staff
This approach allows Chiefs, Directors, and Command Staff to maintain compliance while reducing reporting friction for crews in the field.
EPR FireWorks and NERIS by the Numbers
As an early NERIS adopter, EPR FireWorks has been NERIS v1 data exchange compatible since March 2025, with Fire and EMS agencies actively reporting today.
- 4,470 departments reporting in NERIS nationwide
- 898,243 incidents submitted nationwide
- 148 Fire and EMS agencies reporting through EPR FireWorks
- 169,549 incidents submitted through EPR FireWorks
- 19 percent of all NERIS incidents submitted via EPR FireWorks
How the NERIS Module Works
The EPR FireWorks NERIS Module replaces fragmented reporting workflows with a single, structured experience that supports both fireground and medical response documentation.
Agencies can:
- Auto-populate incidents from CAD or create them manually
- Operate in testing mode during transition or move directly to NERIS only
- Maintain full access to historical NFIRS data
- Link EMS patient care data through native ePCR integration
- Submit validated data directly to NERIS without duplicate entry
- Fire and EMS teams document what matters, while leadership retains visibility and confidence in the data.
Configured for Fire, EMS, and Command Staff
EPR FireWorks adapts to how your agency operates across disciplines.
Key configuration capabilities include:
- Custom incident classifications for fire and EMS response types
- Department-defined dropdowns and medical response indicators
- Granular user permissions for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, QA staff, and command
- Flexible approval workflows that reflect your chain of command
Crews document efficiently. Supervisors review confidently. Leadership gains reliable insight.
Comprehensive Incident and Patient Care Documentation
The NERIS Module organizes reporting into role-aware sections that appear only when relevant, reducing complexity for users.
Documentation areas include:
- Incident details and emerging hazard tracking
- Actions, tactics, and response timelines
- Fire-specific data, including suppression and loss estimates
- EMS and patient care data through ePCR integration
- Hazardous materials and evacuation reporting
- Alarms, casualties, rescues, and patient outcomes
- Personnel response tracking and payroll documentation
- Integrated mapping with response mode
This structure supports complete incident and medical reporting without unnecessary duplication.
Built-In Validation for Operational and Clinical Data
Data quality is critical for both fire operations and EMS reporting.
EPR FireWorks supports agencies with:
- Custom validation rules aligned to NERIS requirements
- QA workflows for EMS patient care documentation
- Multi-level approval processes for incident and medical reports
- Clear audit trails for compliance and review
Reports are reviewed and approved before submission, ensuring confidence in both operational and clinical data.
Support from People Who Understand Fire and EMS
EPR FireWorks was designed to meet the real operational needs of Fire and EMS agencies, ranging from volunteer departments to large, multi-disciplinary organizations. Our team works closely with agencies to ensure the platform adapts to how they operate, not the other way around.
We support departments with:
- A fully customizable RMS that reflects unique Fire and EMS workflows
- A complete platform approach, replacing fragmented point solutions with one system
- Built-in automations and over 270 pre-built reports that save time and improve data accuracy
- Hands-on migration from existing systems, including historical data
- Access to tailored training and an online knowledge base
- A customer-focused support model that prioritizes responsiveness from day one
Agencies partner with EPR FireWorks for a streamlined system and a responsive team that remains engaged long after go-live.
Ready to Modernize Fire and EMS Reporting?
EPR FireWorks is officially NERIS v1 compatible and trusted by Fire and EMS agencies nationwide. Our unified RMS helps leaders improve data quality, support compliance, and reduce administrative burden across all response types.
NERIS: Frequently Asked Questions
How does NERIS impact EMS agencies?
NERIS expands how medical response, patient care, and outcomes are documented and analyzed alongside fire incidents.
Is EPR FireWorks suitable for EMS-only agencies?
Yes. EPR FireWorks supports EMS only, Fire only, and combined agencies.
How does ePCR integrate with NERIS reporting?
EMS data integrates seamlessly with incident reporting, reducing duplicate entry.
Can workflows be customized by role?
Yes. Permissions, validations, and approvals can be configured by role.
What training is provided for EMS staff?
Training is role-specific and includes EMS documentation, QA workflows, and reporting requirements.