Massachusetts Traffic Incident Management
The Massachusetts Traffic Incident Management Task Force
The Massachusetts TIM Task Force is comprised of thirteen agencies and professional organizations representing a cross section of local, state, and federal entities, as well as public and private partners who respond to traffic incidents in the Commonwealth. Since 2013, 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.
Training Topics Include
- Fundamentals of TIM & terminology;
- Notification and scene size-up;
- Safe vehicle positioning;
- Scene safety;
- Command responsibilities;
- Traffic management;
- Special considerations;
- Clearance & termination.