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Modernizing the U.S. Fire Data System: NERIS Data Framework and Development Update
May 2nd, 2024 | 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. EST
Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS S&T), UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) for our third National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) webinar. This webinar will share the latest NERIS developments and explore how we're moving towards a modernized approach in managing emergency response data and analytics across the nation.
Through this virtual session, we'll cover key updates and advancements on the NERIS project, and you’ll have an opportunity to:
- Learn about the latest progress and next steps for NERIS
- Explore the newly launched beta version of the Core Data Schemas
- Hear first-hand insights from Fire Chiefs testing the prototype version
- Engage directly with the NERIS team in a Q&A segment
Featured Speakers
- Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administrator, USFA
- Dr. Steve Kerber, Vice President and Executive Director, FSRI
- Tom Jenkins, Research Manager, FSRI (Moderator)
- Don Lombardi, Chief, West Metro Fire and Rescue (CO)
- John Butler, Chief, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (VA) and the President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
Please contact NERIS@ul.org with any additional questions.
Fire Service Leaders,
Please help us spread the word about a very important upcoming two-day symposium entitled "Come in from the Rain: Taking Care of Ourselves", a symposium focused on behavioral and mental health of public safety employees. This event will focus on practices of resiliency to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of everyday work and life events and provide resources to address issues when they arise.

Registration is now open on the GPSTC website. While pre registering is appreciated, registrations can be processed the day of the event as well.
Come in From the Rain: Taking Care of Ourselves
Thank you for helping us get this word out.
Ike McConnell
Division Director, Georgia Fire Academy
Georgia Public Safety Training Center