NERIS Custom Required Fields

Overview

This screen allows you to define which fields are required for incident reporting, and when they should be validated.

Main Elements

Element	Description
Subject	The section of the report (e.g., Incident Info, Fire, Alarms) where the field belongs
Field	The specific data element that will be required
Assert Role	Defines how the system treats missing data
Mutual Aid Given	Choose whether the requirement applies to mutual aid incidents

Assert Role Options

Option	Description
Error	User must fill out before completing the report
Warning	User is alerted but can proceed with incident completion

Mutual Aid Given Options

Option	Description
Include	Requirement applies to mutual aid incidents
Not Include	Requirement does not apply to mutual aid incidents

Note: "Include mutual aid calls" is defined by default.

Incident Type Filters

The following incident type filters determine when field requirements apply:

Fire

Filter	When Required
Fire Incidents	Only require this field when there is a fire incident type
Structure Fire	Only require this field when the primary nature of the fire is defined as a structure fire (in the NERIS report under: Fire Tab -> Primary Nature of Fire -> Structure Fire).
Residential Fire	Only require this field when there is a fire incident type and the location type of the incident is defined as Residential.
Passenger Vehicle Fire	Only require this field when there is a vehicle fire incident type

EMS

Filter	When Required
EMS Incidents	Only require this field when there is a medical incident type.
MVC	Only require this field when there is an incident type of Motor Vehicle Collision.
EMS with Injuries	Only require this field when there is a medical incident type, with Incident Type Level 2 being Injury.

Other Incident Types

Filter	When Required
Cancelled Call	Only require the field when the incident type is Cancelled.
False Alarm	Only require the field when the incident type is False Alarm.
Hazmat	Only require the field when the incident type is Hazardous Situation.
No Incident	Only require the field when the incident type is No Incident Found Upon Arrival / Location Error

Configuration Tips

Required Incident Types

To set all fields as required for a specific incident type:

In the Subject column, select the Incident Type.
In the Assert Role column, select Error or Warning.
In the Mutual Aid Given column, select Include.

Note: The chosen Assert Role applies to all associated fields. Do not select any incident type filters to ensure the requirement applies universally.