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Coding Help

NFIRSGrams provide coding help to fire department personnel using the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).

These short bulletins address frequently asked questions and common mistakes made when completing incident forms.

Coding Questions Guide

The Coding Questions Guide PDF contains instructions on how to code NFIRS 15.0 incident reports in a question-and-answer format.

COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

  • Basic Module
  • Coding
  • Special Study

This NFIRSGram shows fire departments how to code incidents in NFIRS that involve COVID-19 vaccination site events.

NFIRS National COVID-19 Special Study

  • Coding
  • Special Study

The goal of the study is to help fire departments consistently document fire department calls to suspected or confirmed incidents involving COVID-19.