Course Description:

Using a multi-discipline approach, first responders in New Jersey will learn how to operate more efficiently and act collectively. The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.

This course is open to all traffic-incident first responders including personnel in law enforcement, fire-fighting, emergency medical services (EMS), public safety, public works, towing and recovery, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

Learning Objectives:

• Identify three main tenets of the National Unified Goal
• Name the four parts of a Traffic Incident Zone
• List where responder vehicles should be placed during a traffic incident
• Recite the eight pieces of equipment a first responder should have for incidences

Intended Audience:

Emergency first responders

Prerequisites:

In addition to registration here, you shall also register at NJTIM.org to attend and receive the certificate. Class size is limited. Failure to register at NJTIM.org may result in not being admitted to class.

Credits:

4 CEU for NJOEMS, .5 for NJDFS, 4 hours technical for Public Works Managers

Presenters:

David Maruca, Rutgers CAIT; Robert Pomykala, NJIT

Sponsor:

Federal Highway Administration in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Transportation