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Multiple Choice

NIRS began in ________.

NIRS began in 1975. This year marks the start of a standardized, national approach to collecting and recording incident data, which is essential for analyzing trends, identifying common causes, and measuring how prevention efforts are working. Having a consistent data framework from 1975 onward lets fire and life safety professionals compare across time and space, informing education and resource allocation. The other options do not represent the established start date, and a number like 3,000 isn’t a year.

NIRS began in 1975. This year marks the start of a standardized, national approach to collecting and recording incident data, which is essential for analyzing trends, identifying common causes, and measuring how prevention efforts are working. Having a consistent data framework from 1975 onward lets fire and life safety professionals compare across time and space, informing education and resource allocation. The other options do not represent the established start date, and a number like 3,000 isn’t a year.