The Fastest Path to NERIS: How Agencies Are Transitioning Instantly Presented By First Due Including FSRI

Join First Due and FSRI’s Craig Weinschenk, Director of Research, for a data-driven discussion on what the NERIS transition really means — and how to move forward seamlessly using tools your department already relies on.With NFIRS officially sunsetting and no extensions planned, every department must transition to NERIS. Delaying risks compliance gaps, data loss, and workflow disruption once NFIRS goes dark.First Due leads the way — powering nearly half of all NERIS submissions nationwide.
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- 22% of all FD agencies actively submitting to NERIS use First Due.
-Nearly 44% of all NERIS reports originate from First Due systems.
- 3,000 departments are already positioned for a one-click switch.

Built for NERIS from day one, First Due ensures a confident, disruption-free transition with guided workflows, real-time validation, and continuous compliance updates.

Key Takeaways:
✅ The key differences between NFIRS and NERIS — and what they mean for your department’s reporting and compliance
✅ Why early action is critical to avoid data loss and operational disruption
✅ How departments can activate the transition with a simple switch inside the platform they already rely on
✅ A step-by-step walkthrough on how to start your department’s NERIS transition today, using built-in checklists, guided workflows, and real-time progress tracking

Featuring

Tori Koistinen

Senior Implementation Manager
FIRST dUE
Tori Koistinen is a Senior Implementation Manager at First Due, where she guides Fire and EMS agencies through successful technology adoption. She specializes in improving operational workflows, enhancing data accuracy, and supporting mission-critical modernization.

Sergio Nardi

Solutions Consultant
FIRST dUE
Sergio Nardi's career trajectory is a testament to his adaptability and commitment to public service. Starting in the United States Air Force, he transitioned into a critical role as a firefighter and paramedic, showcasing leadership in both Virginia and Minnesota. Currently, as a Senior Solutions Consultant at First Due, Sergio collaborates with numerous agencies across the United States. He aids in developing advanced software environments, enhancing the technological capabilities of emergency services. His unique blend of frontline experience and tech-savvy approach significantly contributes to innovating emergency response through technology.

Craig Weinschenk

Director of Research at FSRI
FSRI
FIRST dUE
Craig Weinschenk is a research leader at FSRI, where he conducts full-scale fire experiments and advances fire-dynamics modeling. He plays a key role in NERIS, helping build national data systems that improve fire-service insight, safety, and operational decision-making.

Amber Wade

Southeast Account Executive
FIRST dUE
From sweat pants and softball uniforms to panty hose and suits, Amber has worked her way from collegiate and professional athletics to a career selling operational Fire/EMS software. Focusing and leveraging her 10 years of fire service experience, she brings a unique perspective to client interactions, operational workflow management, and policy development. During her time as a firefighter, she also helped with administration practices on Accreditation, Recruiting, and Staffing. She prides herself in keeping old fashioned communication and enjoys relationship selling, getting to know her clients and their families, and helping make their professional lives better through technology.

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