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Responder Training Course Announcement
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.
TIM Responder Training Course Lesson Summary
1. Introduction: TIM training program purpose, the dangers encountered by
emergency responders working in or near traffic, and the definition of TIM
2. TIM Laws, Standards, and Terminology: safe, quick clearance definition,
supporting legislation, and common response terminology
3. Communication and Command: roles and responsibilities of public safety
communications centers and transportation management centers, scene size-up
reporting and Incident Command System as it relates to TIM
4. Vehicle Positioning: safe positioning of vehicles and blocking
5. Scene Safety: emergency vehicle markings, emergency-vehicle lighting, use of
high-visibility safety apparel, and safe practices for working around moving traffic
6. Traffic Management: Four main components of a TIM area, Advance warning,
how to set up a taper, and describe the purpose of a buffer space
7. Scene Hazards and Other Considerations: Safety concerns of vehicle fires,
Hazardous materials, Vehicle fluid spills, and Crash investigations
8. Clearance and Termination: quick clearance strategies, towing and recovery
communications, and incident termination
Details for the upcoming TIM Responder Training course are as follows:
Date: Tues. Dec. 16, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Rensselaer Fire Department
Address: 1060 W. Clark St., Rensselaer IN, 47978
Registration: Indiana Public Safety Personnel Portal (ACADIS)
TIM In Person – TIM0028
For questions or to register without ACADIS: [email protected]
Upcoming Classes
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Course
Northwest Health & the MAAC Team Up to Offer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Course
Individuals interested in a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) need look no further for a local training opportunity. Northwest Health is offering the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at the MAAC training campus located at 4203 Montdale Park Drive in Valparaiso, Indiana! The class will begin August 10th, 2026 and run until December 10th.
CPR Heartsaver Certification Course
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who want to be prepared in the event of an emergency. WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH? Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival Recognize when someone needs CPR Perform high-quality CPR for an adult Describe how to perform CPR with help from others Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups…
CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals. you will learn: High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components Important early use of an AED Effective ventilations using a barrier device Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals. you will learn: High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components Important early use of an AED Effective ventilations using a barrier device Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
CPR Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Course
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class is designed for medical professionals. you will learn: High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components Important early use of an AED Effective ventilations using a barrier device Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day (FRADD)
Come celebrate First Responders at the 7th Annual First Responder Appreciation and Demonstration Day on Saturday, September 19th, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.We invite the community to join us at this FREE, family-friendly event in honor of the courageous men and women of our local first responder departments.Event Features:– First Responder & K9 Demonstrations– Touch-A-Truck– A VR Shooting Gallery– Activities– Food Vendors– Helicopters– Raffle Prizes– And more!You don’t need any tickets! Find more info about this event by visiting bit.ly/fradd