Station Boss - NFIRS to NERIS Migration Checklist
Last updated: 2026-05-11

1. Document the current workflow
- Who enters reports?
- Who reviews reports?
- Who corrects rejected reports?
- Where are legacy records stored?
- What reports are needed monthly or annually?

2. Export and retain legacy records
- Export required NFIRS records.
- Confirm local and state retention requirements.
- Store exports in an accessible location.
- Document who can retrieve old records.

3. Clean department data
- Users and roles
- Stations
- Apparatus and units
- Personnel records
- Mutual-aid workflows

4. Validate NERIS workflow
- Confirm state requirements.
- Confirm vendor support.
- Run sample reports.
- Review validation errors.
- Train crews on correction steps.

5. Review after go-live
- Check report completion rates.
- Review common validation problems.
- Update training notes.
- Confirm reports are searchable in the RMS.