TIM Responder Training - North Platte, NE

Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training: Safer scenes, stronger coordination, and faster incident clearance.
About this Event

TIM Responder Training Course Announcement

The National TIM Responder Training Program was developed by responders for responders and was designed to promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the three objectives of the TIM National Unified Goal (NUG):

• The Safety of Responders and All Road Users

• Safe, Quick Clearance

• Communication, Coordination, and Cooperation

The target audience for this course includes all TIM disciplines, including, but not limited to, communications, emergency management, emergency medical services (EMS), fire/rescue, law enforcement, towing and recovery, and transportation/public works.

TIM Responder Training Course Lesson Summary

1. Introduction: the purpose of the TIM training program, the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic, and the definition of TIM
2. TIM Laws, Standards, and Terminology: safe, quick clearance definition, supporting legislation, common response terminology, and Incident Command System as it relates to TIM
3. Communication and Command: roles and responsibilities of public safety communications centers and transportation management centers, and scene size-up reporting
4. Vehicle Positioning: safe positioning of vehicles and blocking
5. Scene Safety: emergency vehicle markings, emergency-vehicle lighting, use of high-visibility safety apparel, and safe practices for avoiding the Zero Buffer
6. Traffic Management: components of a Traffic Incident Management Area and the proper use of temporary traffic control devices
7. Scene Hazards and Other Considerations: incidents involving vehicle fires, hazardous materials, vehicle fluid spills, and crash investigations
8. Clearance and Termination: quick clearance strategies, towing and recovery communications, and incident termination

Training sessions without pre-registration may be canceled.