California Incident Data and Statistics Program (CalStats)

Formerly known as CAIRS

CalStats is a statewide emergency incident data collection program that analyzes and distributes statistical information reported by fire departments throughout the state. CalStats complies with Health and Safety Code 13110.5 to provide fire data and information to the fire community, and as a resource for the public. The data collected by CalStats includes such information as numbers of fires, causes of fires, types of fires, and locations of fires.

 

 

 

 

CalStats Reporting Regulations (NFIRS)

Health and Safety Code (HSC) 13110.5
Requirements

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The State Fire Department must:

  • Document and report all Fire, Medical Aid, and Hazardous Material incidents to the State Fire Marshal

All other Fire Departments must:

  • Report all Fire incidents to the State Fire Marshal

The State Fire Marshal must:

  • Collect and analyze the information and data reported by all fire departments
  • Compile an annual report and make their analysis available to all fire officials and the public

HSC 13110.5 Details

NFIRS - After Action Incident Reporting

About CalStats

History and Procedures

CalStats Data Flow

New to NFIRS? Get Started!

Step 1 - Contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to request a Fire Department Identification Number (FDID)

Step 2 - Choose your NFIRS reporting software (eNFIRS free web-based system or third-party vendor software)

Step 3 - Request an eNFIRS account - eNIFRS Free Software Users  OR Vendor Software Users

Step 4 (NFIRS-compliant vendor software users ONLY) - Import files into eNFIRS (Monthly)

Returning NFIRS Users

NEW Process for Submitting NFIRS Data - Vendor Software Users Only (Beginning January 2022)

Get Started: Register for User Account in eNFIRS

Upload Monthly Data Files: eNFIRS Import and Validation Instructions

National Fire Academy NFIRS Course Offerings for California Fire Departments

Introduction to NFIRS 5.0 - February 2022

If your fire department is interested in hosting an Introduction to NFIRS 5.0 class, please contact the CalStats Program at: CalStats@fire.ca.gov

NFIRS Reporting Verification

 Quarterly Report

To request NFIRS reporting verification for grants or other funding purposes, email:

CalStats@fire.ca.gov

Please include your FDID, the time frame you are requesting, and any further details. Be sure to include "NFIRS Reporting Verification" in the subject line.

Burn Center Reports

Please email CalStats@fire.ca.gov
for a copy of the fillable Burn Center Report PDF.

Contact Us

Questions about the California Incident Data and Statistics Program or NFIRS can be answered via email:

 

CalStats General Program Inbox: CalStats@fire.ca.gov

Program Manager: Jennifer.Bowman@fire.ca.gov

 

Please include your Fire Department Identification Number (FDID) in the subject line, if applicable.