Traffic Incident Management (In-person) - May 18, 2023 - 8:00am - 1:00pm

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

Intended Audience:
First responders

Pre-Requisites: 
Be a first responder and register at NJTIM.ORG

Credits: 
.5 for NJDFS, 4 CEU’s for NJOEMS, 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

University Smoking Policy:
Rutgers University is dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, visitors, and guests. The use of any tobacco or tobacco-related products, including E-cigarettes, is not allowed on any University-owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled property. Consequently, smoking is not allowed outside the CAIT building. Individuals who breach this updated policy will be requested to vacate the premises.