NFIRS information is sent to the states.

• A. NFIRS information is sent to the states.
• B. NFIRS information is kept locally and not shared with any state.
• C. NFIRS information is transmitted only to hospitals.
• D. NFIRS information is never transmitted.

Answer: (A)

NFIRS is designed so incident data move through a defined reporting path that includes the state level. Local fire departments submit their incident information to their state NFIRS program, which validates and aggregates the data and then forwards it to the national NFIRS system. This structure lets states manage and report on their own data while contributing to a national database for broader analysis and accountability. Because of that setup, the statement that NFIRS information is sent to the states is correct and aligns with how the system is designed to function. It wouldn’t fit the intent of NFIRS for data to stay only locally, go only to hospitals, or never be transmitted, since nationwide collection and coordination depend on state participation and data sharing.