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June 11, 2024

Key Insights from the NERIS Meeting at Esri Headquarters

In May 2024, Alpine’s CTO Steve Scibienski and CEO Jack Lally attended a pivotal meeting at Esri HQ, hosted by the Fire Service Research Institute and organized by NERIS.

Industry leaders discussed enhancing emergency response through improved data integration. Key topics included new NERIS tools, data standardization, and collaboration strategies for a safer future.

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Here’s what you need to know:

Better Emergency Response

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NERIS wants to make emergency response smoother by making sure all the data works together. This could help firefighters and other responders do their jobs better.

Making a Plan

At the meeting, a plan was made for how to get all the different emergency systems to share data. This plan should help fire departments and responders use information more easily.

NERIS Tools

A preview of new tools from NERIS was showcased. These tools are designed to enhance communication between different systems, facilitating easier information sharing.

Using the Same Standards

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The importance of all emergency systems using the same rules for sharing data was emphasized. Standardized data sharing ensures seamless communication and coordination during emergencies.

Time is Ticking

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A reminder was given that by December 2025, all emergency systems should be using NERIS. So, it’s important to start getting ready now.

Working Together

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The meeting was a chance for people to work together and come up with new ideas. NERIS wants to make it easier for fire departments to have the information they need to make decisions. This could help them work better and get more funding based on good data.

How NERIS Will Help Fire Departments

NERIS is getting feedback from lots of people to make sure it works for everyone involved.

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What Alpine is Doing

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Phased Approach to NERIS Implementation

We are preparing for NERIS through a phased approach to ensure a smooth and efficient transition process.

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Beta Schema Released for Data Standardization

The beta schema for data standardization has already been released to vendors, with coordinated efforts underway to help facilitate a smooth transition process.

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