The Massachusetts TIM Program

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.