House Bill No. 1052 amends existing laws regarding activity reports from city fire departments and fire protection districts in Oklahoma. The bill mandates that all paid fire departments and fire protection districts utilize the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) for their activity reports, which must be completed within forty-eight hours of an incident. The reports will include details such as property and vehicle fire loss, types of fires, inspections, investigations, and notifications of fire-related civilian deaths and injuries, as well as firefighter deaths and injuries requiring medical attention.
Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for charitable corporations providing fire services in unincorporated areas to also submit reports using NERIS within the same timeframe. The amendments aim to standardize reporting practices across fire departments and enhance the collection of critical data related to fire incidents, ultimately improving fire safety and response efforts in the state. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.