National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training
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National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program
August 14, 2014
Agenda
1. TIM Responder Training Program Overview
– Lesson Objectives
2. TIM Training Implementation
– Progress Report – Good Practices
3. Looking Forward 4. Closing Remarks
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TIM Responder Training Program Overview
TIM Training Developed In SHRP2
Save lives. Save money. Save time.
• SHRP2 = Second Strategic Highway Research Program
• Collaborative effort of AASHTO, FHWA, and TRB • Joint Federal and State research program to
address critical transportation challenges: – Making highways safer – Fixing deteriorating infrastructure – Reducing congestion • Advances innovative ways to plan, renew, operate, and improve safety on the Nation's highways
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Incident Management Training
• Train-the-trainer program through FHWA and SHRP2 • Multi-disciplinary training with national curriculum • Develops cadre of emergency responders who work
together at an accident scene in a coordinated manner • Improves safety to responders and travelers
• Developed by responders for responders
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Who Needs This Training?
• Law Enforcement • Fire and Rescue • Transportation • Public Works • Emergency Medical Services • Towing and Recovery • HAZMAT Responders • Coroners/Medical Examiner • Communications/Dispatchers • Miscellaneous Responders
How is the Training Delivered?
• Train the Trainer Classes:
– Interactive training with case studies, tabletop role-playing scenarios, and field practicum
– 2 instructors (police, fire, DOT) per session – 10-hour intensive course
• Responder-Level Classes and Options:
– Multi-disciplinary sessions – 4-hour modified course – Single-lesson modules
covering 9 topics
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Course Overview
1. Introduction
2. TIM Fundamentals and Terminology
3. Notification and Scene Size-Up
4. Safe Vehicle Positioning
5. Scene Safety
6. Command Responsibilities
7. Traffic Management 8. Special
Circumstances 9. Clearance and
Termination
• Tabletop Exercise • Outdoor Situational
Awareness Activity
Critical Link: Trainers Training Others
State Implementation
Plan
Responder Training
Train the Trainer Session(s)
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Local Commitment is Essential
Sponsoring agencies develop a State or Regional Implementation Plan
• Plan identifies: - Overall Agency Lead (DOT, Fire, Patrol, EMS, etc)
- Training facility/ and logistics - Outreach to all disciplines and partnering sponsors to identify
30 +/- trainers - Supply active trainers – each qualified instructor will need to
reach minimum of 100 responders - Reporting - Encourage/require responders to attend
• Remains a living document
August 14, 2014
Agenda
1. TIM Responder Training Program Overview
– Lesson Objectives
2. TIM Training Implementation
– Progress Report – Good Practices
3. Looking Forward 4. Closing Remarks
2
TIM Responder Training Program Overview
TIM Training Developed In SHRP2
Save lives. Save money. Save time.
• SHRP2 = Second Strategic Highway Research Program
• Collaborative effort of AASHTO, FHWA, and TRB • Joint Federal and State research program to
address critical transportation challenges: – Making highways safer – Fixing deteriorating infrastructure – Reducing congestion • Advances innovative ways to plan, renew, operate, and improve safety on the Nation's highways
4
Incident Management Training
• Train-the-trainer program through FHWA and SHRP2 • Multi-disciplinary training with national curriculum • Develops cadre of emergency responders who work
together at an accident scene in a coordinated manner • Improves safety to responders and travelers
• Developed by responders for responders
5
Who Needs This Training?
• Law Enforcement • Fire and Rescue • Transportation • Public Works • Emergency Medical Services • Towing and Recovery • HAZMAT Responders • Coroners/Medical Examiner • Communications/Dispatchers • Miscellaneous Responders
How is the Training Delivered?
• Train the Trainer Classes:
– Interactive training with case studies, tabletop role-playing scenarios, and field practicum
– 2 instructors (police, fire, DOT) per session – 10-hour intensive course
• Responder-Level Classes and Options:
– Multi-disciplinary sessions – 4-hour modified course – Single-lesson modules
covering 9 topics
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Course Overview
1. Introduction
2. TIM Fundamentals and Terminology
3. Notification and Scene Size-Up
4. Safe Vehicle Positioning
5. Scene Safety
6. Command Responsibilities
7. Traffic Management 8. Special
Circumstances 9. Clearance and
Termination
• Tabletop Exercise • Outdoor Situational
Awareness Activity
Critical Link: Trainers Training Others
State Implementation
Plan
Responder Training
Train the Trainer Session(s)
9
Local Commitment is Essential
Sponsoring agencies develop a State or Regional Implementation Plan
• Plan identifies: - Overall Agency Lead (DOT, Fire, Patrol, EMS, etc)
- Training facility/ and logistics - Outreach to all disciplines and partnering sponsors to identify
30 +/- trainers - Supply active trainers – each qualified instructor will need to
reach minimum of 100 responders - Reporting - Encourage/require responders to attend
• Remains a living document