Training

 
Attendees

• Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) - Beresford, SD
  Sunday, October 5, 2025  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM  (CST)
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• Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) - Brandon, SD
  Monday, October 27, 2025  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM  (CST)
  https://sdoem.eventsmart.com/events/traffic-incident-management-system-tims-brandon-sd/

Traffic Incident Management Training
Coordinated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, this training provides instruction on safe, efficient, and coordinated response to traffic incidents. The course emphasizes responder safety, quick incident clearance, and effective interagency communication to reduce risks and restore normal traffic operations as quickly as possible.

The National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training was created by responders for responders. This course provides first responders a shared understanding of the requirements for safe, quick clearance of traffic incident scenes; prompt, reliable and open communication; and motorist and responder safeguards. First responders learn how to operate more efficiently and collectively.

This training covers many TIM recommended procedures and techniques, including:
- TIM Fundamentals and Terminology
- Notification and Scene Size-Up
- Safe Vehicle Positioning
- Scene Safety
- Command Responsibilities
- Traffic Management
- Special Circumstances
- Clearance and Termination

Prerequisite Note:
It is recommended that you take the following courses offered by FEMA:
IS 700 - National Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
ICS 100 - Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
ICS 200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
This training was developed through the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2).

OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Use a common set of practices and advance standards across all responder disciplines.
2. The National Traffic Incident Management Training Program equips responders with a common set of core competencies and assists them in achieving the TIM National Unified Goal of strengthening TIM programs in the areas of: Responder safety; Safe, quick clearance; and Prompt, reliable, and interoperable communications.

TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience for the training is individuals from all TIM responder disciplines, including: Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue, Emergency Medical Service, Towing and Recovery, Emergency Management, Communications, Highway/Transportation and Dispatch within States, regions and localities.

Students do not need to bring anything to the class, as all material will be provided.

For any questions regarding this class, please contact: Sgt. Chris Lindner (HP026) Chris.Lindner@state.sd.us

If you have additional questions, please email: dotoperationssupport@state.sd.us

High Tension Guardrail for First Responders:

Instructors

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Training Resources Provided:

• Class Sign-in Sheets
• Course PowerPoint
• Course Instructor Manual
• Course Student Brochure
• Course Completion Certificate(s)
• Table Top Exercise Kit