SCDOT Strengthens Emergency Response Coordination through Traffic Incident Management Training

Columbia, S.C. (April 9, 2026) - Today, SCDOT, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and the SC TIM Network, successfully hosted a Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training as part of the nationwide recognition of the National Day of TIM Responder Training.

The training brought together first responders and transportation professionals from across the Midlands, including law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, towing and recovery, and transportation personnel. Participants engaged in collaborative, hands-on instruction designed to improve coordination at incident scenes and enhance safety for both responders and the traveling public.

“Traffic incident management is critical to keeping both our responders and motorists safe,” said Kell Robinson, SCDOT TIM Program Manager. “Today’s training highlights the importance of strong partnerships and coordinated response efforts that help save lives, reduce congestion, and clear incidents more efficiently.”

The TIM program, led nationally by the Federal Highway Administration, focuses on improving on-scene coordination, establishing safer traffic control measures, and promoting quick clearance strategies. Through classroom instruction and scenario-based exercises, participants learn best practices for safely and efficiently responding to crashes and roadway emergencies.

In South Carolina, the SC TIM Network plays a key role in advancing these efforts by bringing together local, state, and federal partners to promote ongoing training, share resources, and strengthen relationships among responder agencies. Trainings are offered 24 times a year, throughout the state.

SCDOT remains committed to supporting initiatives like TIM training that enhance roadway safety, strengthen interagency partnerships, and improve the overall efficiency of emergency response across South Carolina.