More than 100 law enforcement officers, first responders and state and local transportation officials participated in a traffic incident response training hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
The event marked the first-ever National Day of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training, designed to teach crash responders how to quickly and safely clear roadway incidents, according to the agency press release.
“Under Secretary Duffy’s leadership, the Department is prioritizing safety for law enforcement and first responders and getting back to basics,” said FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster. “One of the most powerful ways to achieve this goal is through strong, effective Traffic Incident Management to protect both responders and the traveling public.”
During the event, participants completed a four-hour TIM training course — one of several formats offered, including online self-paced version and an interactive instructor-led virtual session.
The training is geared toward police, firefighters, highway workers, paramedics and towing personnel, focusing on best practices for coordinated response, faster scene clearance, improved communication and the prevention of secondary crashes, the press release states. The program is available at no cost.
To date, more than 869,000 have completed TIM training, and the Trump Administration has set a goal of reaching one million trained participants.
“This Department is committed to reaching our goal of training one million responders to ensure that every safety professional who puts their life on the line to save others can get back home to their families,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.
Sources: USDOT
