How do I get a NFIRS report?
Contacting USFA through email at [email protected] or by telephone at 888-382-3827. Using the System Administration tool in the USFA software to release your data. Using the System Administration Tool in the USFA Web-Based Tools section of the NFIRS webpage.
How do I find my NFIRS number?
FIRE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
More information regarding NFIRS is available at www.nfirs.fema.gov . FDID numbers are the same five-digit number used for reporting data under the previous California Fire Incident Reporting Systems (CFIRS and CAIRS).
How many fires are reported to NFIRS annually?
About 24,000 fire departments report in the NFIRS each year, including 37 fire departments with a population protected of over 500,000. NFIRS is not a complete census of reported fires in the U.S. The NFIRS database comprises 75 percent of all reported fires that annually occur.
Is NFIRS mandatory?
Reporting to NFIRS (National Fire Incident Reporting System) is not a requirement at the national level. Some states directly require departments to submit data in order to receive funding. ... Reporting to NFIRS is voluntary for agencies not required to report to another authority.