The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) provides uniformity of reporting, resulting in more accurate and timely information. The Fire in Washington annual report is developed from the analyzed data. Fire fatalities are also documented, analyzed and included in the report.

NFIRS 5.0	Reports
USFA Grant Opportunities	2007 Fire in Washington Report
WSP Grant Opportunities	2006 Fire in Washington Report
2007-08 Grant Recipients	2005 Fire in Washington Report
NFIRS Training	2004 Fire in Washington Report
2008 Reporting Status and Summary Reports	Fire Fatalities

The Office of the State Fire Marshal will award limited contracts in the amount of $55,000 to migrate and/or increase fire departments and districts participating in the National Fire Incident Reporting System 5.0 (NFIRS).

The State Fire Marshal will provide funding to assist regions, counties, multi-agencies, or individual departments/districts in accomplishing this goal.

This funding may be used to provide any of the following to support NFIRS participation:

• hardware
• software
• internet connectivity
• training
• data-entry services
• other costs associated with migration or implementation of NFIRS 5.0

Click the following link to fill and print the NFIRS Grant Application.

For assistance contact Deputy State Fire Marshal Melissa Gannie at 360) 596-3917 or by e-mail at melissa.gannie@wsp.wa.gov.