First annual bi-state Traffic Incident Management training
In late October, KHP's Motorist Assist Operators and MoDOT's Emergency Response Operators met for a bi-state Traffic Incident Management training at MoDOT's Emergency Response building in downtown Kansas City.
These types of training help responders learn to tackle various
incidents on KC metro roadways both safely and efficiently. The attendees
covered a variety of tasks including responder safety, safe and quick clearance
procedures, and interoperable communications. Additionally, they discussed best
traffic incident management practices, innovations such as JAWS, and general
sharing of ideas.
According to KC Scout's Incident Coordinator, Marcus Slaughter, this
bi-state training was the first of its kind but they plan to make it an annual
event.
"We are hoping to have these trainings two to three times a
year," explains Slaughter.
These types of trainings are important for a number of reasons,
specifically for teamwork and peer exchange. According to Slaughter, this helps
keep operators informed of current events, driver trends, and strategies to keep everyone
safe.
"We want each operator to
know we are united by what we do and the
state line is the only thing that separates us, not divides us," says
Slaughter.
To see a video of the day's
events, click here. A photo album is also available here.
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