Overview
The key to building stronger and safer incident response is a multidisciplinary training approach; developing a deeper understanding between agencies.
Since 2014, over 8,200 Massachusetts partners have participated in the 4-Hour Responder Training Program. The primary goal of the TIM Responder Training Program is to improve safety through mutual support and communication
Who should attend
- Law enforcement officers
- Fire and rescue personnel
- Transportation professionals (e.g. operations and maintenance staff)
- Public works personnel (e.g., city engineers, traffic engineers)
- Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel
- Towing and recovery personnel
- Hazardous material (HAZMAT) responders
Why you should attend
In 2019, the following number of responders were struck and killed:
- 16 Law Enforcement Officers
- 7 Fire/EMS
- Every 3 days a public works employee is struck and killed in a roadway work zone
- On average a towing professional is killed every 6 days
Training topics
Training topics include:
- Fundamentals of TIM & terminology
- Notification and scene size-up
- Safe vehicle positioning
- Scene safety
- Communication and coordination
- Traffic management
- Special considerations
- Clearance & termination
OEMS Continuing Education
This program is approved by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services for four (4) hours of continuing education credit.
Contact for The Massachusetts TIM Program
Online
Contact the TIM Program by email
Email Massachusetts Traffic Incident Management Program at MATIMTF@dot.state.ma.us
Address
10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116