NERIS in Action Connecting Data for Fire Service Insights
Speakers:
Dr. Lori Moore‑Merrell, Former U.S. Fire Administrator; Advisor/Advocate
William Broscious, Deputy Chief, Charlottesville Fire Department
W. Blake Stephens, MHRM, Assistant Chief Hanover Fire-EMS
Dustin McDonald, Battalion Chief Accreditation and Compliance Springdale Fire Department
This session focuses on unlocking the full value of incident data through smarter technology and seamless integration for fire and public safety. Panelists address how new tools such as NERIS, voice-to-text, RoIP, PTT, and VoIP create opportunities for real-time information sharing, rapid intelligence, and improved situational awareness. Attendees will learn practical steps to make their data interoperable and use modern APIs for fluid teamwork and analytics across platforms. The conversation showcases how leveraging advanced data systems drives better decisions, stronger community outcomes, and future-proof operations for every agency.