Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program – Lecture

EXF204 – 4.00 Hours

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Dates Location Class Price
DetailsNational Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program Lecture
09/30/26 – 09/30/26 El Paso, TX EX EXF204 4
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DetailsNational Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program Lecture
10/03/26 – 10/03/26 Timpson, TX EX EXF204 2
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DetailsNational Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training Program
10/26/26 – 10/26/26 Cross Plains, TX EX EXF204 1
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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at NULL or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

The National TIM Responder Training Program was developed by responders for responders, and was designed to promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the TIM National Unified Goal (NUG), which is a commitment to:

  • The Safety of Responders and All Road Users
  • Safe, Quick Clearance
  • Communication, Coordination, and Cooperation

The target audience for this course is all TIM disciplines, including: Communications, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire/Rescue, Law Enforcement, Towing and Recovery, and Transportation/Public Works.

This TEEX Extension course is approved for delivery only within the State of Texas.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

Participants Must Provide

  • a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
  • PPE must be NFPA-approved. See the Student Safety Manual to review PPE requirements for level. 
  • Laptop or tablet to view student manual and exercises. 

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • TIM Responder Training Course Lessons – Summary of Topics Covered
  • Introduction: purpose of TIM training, dangers encountered by responders working in or near traffic, and the definitions of TIM and safe, quick clearance
  • TIM Laws, Standards, and Terminology: principal TIM laws, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices relationship to TIM, and common terminology
  • Communication and Command: roles and responsibilities of public safety communications centers and Transportation Management Centers, scene size-up reporting, the Incident Command System, and Unified Command
  • Vehicle Positioning: concept of Move it or Work It, vehicle positioning, blocking, and Lane +1 blocking
  • Scene Safety: emergency vehicle markings and lighting, high-visibility safety apparel, and safe practices for working around moving traffic
  • Traffic Management: components of a Traffic Incident Management Area and the proper use of temporary traffic control devices
  • Scene Hazards and Other Considerations: incidents involving vehicle fires, hazardous materials, vehicle fluid spills, and crash investigations
  • Clearance and Termination: quick clearance strategies, towing and recovery communications, and incident termination

Suggested Audience

  • Law enforcement personnel
  • Fire personnel
  • Rescue personnel
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel
  • Hazmat responders
  • City/County transportation personnel
  • Traffic control personnel
  • Corridor managers
  • Traffic Safety Committee personnel
  • Tow truck operators

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
  • Texas Department Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Other Information

To request this class in your jurisdiction or department, please use the Extension Course Request System. 

Contact Information

Extension
Extension Program
Phone: (979) 500-6506
Email: [email protected]