TEXFIRS

Reporting incidents to TEXFIRS helps provide data that can be used to:

Prioritize training.
Identify resource needs.
Help with planning.
Qualify fire departments for national grants.

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Texas Fire Incident Reporting System (TEXFIRS) Program

Manages incident reporting.
Assists with NFIRS accounts.
Provides incident reporting trainings to fire departments across Texas.

Data submitted to TEXFIRS is uploaded directly to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).

Quick links

Create an NFIRS account or log in
U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Incident Reporting System user login and registration.
Reporting software and tools
Tips and links for the NFIRS reporting software and tools used by TEXFIRS.
National grants
FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.
NFIRS fire department IDs (FDID)
Texas fire department FDID numbers, listed by county.
Fire department ID (FDID) number request form
Application to request an FDID from SFMO.
TEXFIRS FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the TEXFIR system.

How to begin reporting incident data

Reporting incident data in the NFIRS Fire Incident Reporting System can be accomplished in three simple steps.

1. Create NFIRS user account

To self-report incident data to NFIRS, use the free NFIRS Incident Reporting System.

Each user in the fire department must create an NFIRS user account (new user registration).

2. Create an incident or use the eNFIRS Bulk Import Utility (BIU) Tool

After a successful eNFIRS registration, log in to use the free NFIRS Incident Reporting System.

Fire departments without software can create their incidents using the free eNFIRS Create Incident function.
Fire departments who have software can import their software incident file into NFIRS using the free eNFIRS BIU tool. Approved reporting software (active vendors)
Learn more about reporting software and tools

3. Learn how to enter your incident data

Information on NFIRS handbooks, forms, and trainings are provided in the links below.

Top reasons to report incident data

Incident reporting in Texas is not mandatory; however, data provided helps:

Justify fire department budget requests and provide a basis for resource allocation.
Generate statistical reports (see "Statistical data" section below).
Assess department activity on a national scale, including Emergency Medical Services, department apparatus, wildland fires, and personnel activities.
Summarize annual incident activities.
Answer questions about the nature and causes of injuries, deaths, and property loss resulting from fires.
Determine needed improvements within the department (e.g. response time, training).
Predict fire-related problems within your community.
Measure the success of fire prevention and safety programs.
Qualify for national Assistance to Firefighters grants.

Statistical data

Incident summaries

Fire department incident summaries

2022 – PDF | Excel
2021 – PDF | Excel
2020 – PDF | Excel

Statewide incident summaries

2022 – PDF | Excel
2021 – PDF | Excel
2020 – PDF | Excel

Fire department reporting status

Incidents successfully received and processed for each fire department. Reports are updated Friday.

Data summary reports

Use the Summary Output Reports Tool (SORT) to run summary and statistical calculations on data saved to TEXFIRS and NFIRS. You must register with NFIRS to run SORT reports. If you are unable to register or need data not available in SORT, you can request public records.

View step-by-step instructions for SORT (PDF)

Fires under investigation

Fires listed as under investigation should be updated as information is available.

Texas Government Code

The TEXFIRS Section began September 1, 1997, in accordance with Texas Government Code 417.0052: “The state fire marshal, under the direction of the commissioner, is responsible for maintaining and administering the Texas Fire Incident Reporting System.”

For more information, contact: TEXFIRS@tdi.texas.gov

Last updated: 2/27/2024