Idaho Offers Free Traffic Incident Management Training

Proven program helps responders coordinate, reduce risks, and clear incidents faster

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:30pm

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The Federal Highway Administration is encouraging responders across Idaho to take part in a free four-hour Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Training program. The course is designed for law enforcement, fire and rescue, EMS, transportation and public works, towing and recovery, and dispatch and traffic operations, and aims to strengthen coordination on scene, reduce responder risk, and help get traffic moving sooner after incidents.

Why it matters

Effective traffic incident management is crucial for public safety, reducing the risk of secondary crashes, and minimizing the disruption to traffic flow. This training program provides first responders with the tools and strategies to respond more efficiently and safely to traffic incidents.

The details

The TIM Training program covers topics such as incident scene safety, multi-agency coordination, and evidence-based practices for clearing incidents quickly. Agencies across Idaho are encouraged to schedule a session that fits their teams' needs, with more information available on the Idaho Transportation Department's website.

  • The free four-hour TIM Training course is available now for Idaho responders.

The players

Federal Highway Administration

A division of the U.S. Department of Transportation that oversees the nation's highway system and promotes safety and efficiency.

Idaho Transportation Department

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Idaho's transportation infrastructure, including highways, roads, and traffic management.

Travis Hire

The contact person at the Idaho Transportation Department for agencies interested in scheduling a TIM Training session.

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What they’re saying

“Effective traffic incident management is crucial for public safety, reducing the risk of secondary crashes, and minimizing the disruption to traffic flow.”

— Federal Highway Administration

What’s next

Agencies across Idaho can contact Travis Hire at the Idaho Transportation Department to schedule a TIM Training session for their teams.

The takeaway

This free training program provides first responders in Idaho with the tools and strategies they need to respond more efficiently and safely to traffic incidents, ultimately improving public safety and reducing the impact on the state's transportation network.