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On-Demand Access to “NERIS Version 1: Platform Launch and National Rollout” Webinar

The “NERIS Version 1: Platform Launch and National Rollout” webinar, held on October 29, 2024, marked an exciting leap forward in fire safety technology. Hosted by the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) in partnership with DHS Science and Technology Directorate and the US Fire Administration, the event introduced the highly anticipated NERIS Version 1.

Key topics included:

  • An overview of the initial Phase 1 onboarding of 100 fire departments across the country
  • A live walkthrough of the new platform’s features, and a detailed rollout plan designed to guide fire departments and tech partners through the next steps.
  • Attendees were provided with a suite of onboarding materials, Version 1 data schemas, and API resources to facilitate integration and use.

Featured Speakers, in order of appearance:

  • Steve Kerber, Ph.D: Vice President and Executive Director, Fire Safety Research Institute
  • Lori Moore-Merrell, DrPH: U.S. Fire Administrator
  • Craig Weinschenk, Ph.D: NERIS Principal Investigator, Fire Safety Research Institute
  • Dimitri Kusnezov, Ph.D: Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security S&T Directorate
  • Tom Jenkins: NERIS Senior Advisor, Fire Safety Research Institute
  • William Goldfeder: Deputy Chief, Loveland-Symmes Fire Department (OH)
  • John Morrison: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (VA), Vienna Volunteer Fire Department (VA)
  • Mary Cameli: Fire Chief, Mesa Fire and Medical (AZ)

The recorded session can be viewed here and offers a comprehensive look at how NERIS V1 aims to transform fire department operations and safety standards nationwide.

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