Traffic accident scene with emergency vehicles and responders on a multi-lane highway

Traffic Incident Management

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 three objectives of the TIM National Unified Goal (NUG): • Responder Safety • Safe, Quick Clearance • Prompt, Reliable, Interoperable Communications The target audience for this course is all TIM disciplines, including: Communications, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire/Rescue, Law Enforcement, Towing and Recovery, and Transportation/Public Works.

National TIM Training Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation for a 10-hour road safety training program, featuring modules on warning systems, traffic control, emergency lighting, and fire safety.
Diagram of a traffic incident management area showing lanes, buffer spaces, accident and activity zones, and various vehicles including a police car, ambulance, and fire truck.

Online Training

Through a special agreement with the Federal Highway Administration, the Responder Safety Learning Network (RSLN) offers a National TIM Training Certificate for registered users who complete ten specific RSLN online self-paced programs.

To earn credit for each program, you must view the program in its entirety and pass the Skills Challenge test. Once you earn credit for all ten programs, you will be able to download a special certificate that is the equivalent of completing the National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training Program.