CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA
OPELIKA — The Opelika Fire Department was recently notified that it was one of 400 departments in the country to begin early participation into a new National Emergency Reporting Information System (NERIS) program.
“We are honored to be selected as one of the first departments to participate in the new National Emergency Reporting Information System (NERIS) program,” said Opelika Fire Chief Shane D. Boyd. “This opportunity not only reflects our commitment to data accuracy and compliance but also allows us to help shape the future of fire and emergency response data on a national level. Our involvement ensures that the needs and perspectives of our community are represented as this vital program takes shape.”
According to a press release from the city of Opelika, this program is a collaborative effort across the country to modernize the nation’s fire and emergency data capabilities, as the system has not been updated since 1972. Departments across the country were selected based on past performance in data entry and compliance with the old system.
Involvement ensures that NERIS represents a diverse and effective cross-section of American fire service departments and provides OFD with a unique opportunity to shape this initiative in advance of the region-based rollout commencing in May.
