Tyler Technologies Acquires Emergency Networking Company to Enhance Public Safety Software Solutions
Tyler Technologies Acquires Emergency Networking to Enhance Public Safety Suite
In a strategic move to bolster its public safety offerings, Tyler Technologies has announced the acquisition of Emergency Networking, a SaaS company specializing in cloud-native software for fire departments and EMS agencies. This acquisition comes as fire and EMS departments across the U.S. prepare for the mandated transition from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) by January 1, 2026.
Emergency Networking, based in Columbus, Ohio and founded in 2017, brings a wealth of expertise in NERIS reporting and a comprehensive suite of solutions to the table. Their offerings include Patient Care Reporting (ePCR), inspections, hydrant management, and advanced analytics. This acquisition extends Tyler’s offerings to cover a wide range of fire and EMS needs, simplifying workflows and improving data quality for its clients.
With Emergency Networking as an official part of Tyler’s team, they are confident they can make agencies stronger and help them keep their communities safe. The acquisition enhances Tyler’s public safety suite, providing a modern, comprehensive, and NERIS-compliant platform essential for fire department clients who must adhere to the NERIS reporting standards by the end of 2023.
The transition deadline creates intense demand for compliant software. Tyler’s strengthened position through this acquisition enables it to support over 500 clients in fire and EMS nationally, helping them meet federal mandates efficiently and with a platform built for future scalability and data-driven decision-making.
By enabling real-time incident reporting and thorough data integration, fire and EMS agencies can improve resource allocation, incident management, and community safety outcomes. The cloud-native architecture supports accessibility and adaptability to emerging technology trends.
Andrew Hittle, president of Tyler’s Public Safety Division, has a positive experience with Emergency Networking. Sean Ramsey, chief executive officer of Emergency Networking, looks forward to growing the relationship with Tyler Technologies. The acquisition of Emergency Networking by Tyler Technologies includes a complete fire and EMS records management suite.
In summary, Tyler Technologies’ acquisition of Emergency Networking is a strategic move that not only accelerates the transition from NFIRS to NERIS for U.S. fire departments and EMS agencies but also provides them with cutting-edge technology to enhance emergency response effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
[1] Tyler Technologies Press Release, "Tyler Technologies Acquires Emergency Networking" [2] National Fire Protection Association, "NFPA 4700: Standard on the Information Exchange Between Fire and Emergency Services Agencies" [3] Federal Emergency Management Agency, "National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)" [4] U.S. Fire Administration, "National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)"
In this strategic move, Tyler Technologies has expanded its business in the industry by acquiring Emergency Networking, a company specializing in finance and technology for the public safety sector. The addition of Emergency Networking's comprehensive suite of solutions, including Patient Care Reporting (ePCR), inspections, hydrant management, and advanced analytics, to Tyler’s existing offerings will streamline workflows and improve data quality for their clients in the finance and technology fields. This will undoubtedly aid fire and EMS agencies in their transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) by 2026, providing them with a modern, scalable, and NERIS-compliant platform essential for their operations.
