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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.

Key Insights from the
NERIS Meeting at Esri Headquarters

In May 2024, Steve Scibienski, Alpine’s CTO, and Jack Lally, Alpine’s CEO, went to a meeting at Esri headquarters hosted by the Fire Service Research Institute (FSRI) and organized by the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).

This was a chance for leaders in the industry to talk about how to use data better in emergency situations.
If you missed it, here’s what you need to know:

Better Emergency Response

Better Emergency Response

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

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

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

Using the Same Standards

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 - NERIS

Time is Ticking

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

Working Together

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

How NERIS Will Help Fire Departments

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

What Alpine is Doing

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.

Phased Approach to
NERIS Implementation

Phased Approach to
NERIS Implementation

We are preparing for NERIS through a phased approach to ensure a smooth and efficient transition process.
Beta Schema Released
for Data Standardization

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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