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The following study guides and manuals are available from IMSA:
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Publications
IMSA publishes a variety of manuals and specifications related to public safety. These are available to members and non-members and include:
- IMSA Preventative Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment
- IMSA Official Fire Alarm Manual
- IMSA Official Wire and Cable Specifications
- IMSA Microprocessor Manual
- IMSA Electronics in Traffic Signal Controls Study Guide
In addition, the IMSA Journal is published and distributed to members six times a year to inform them of new products and tools, technological advances, new applications, and new ideas in the public safety field. It also furnishes current Section news and activities and information on the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Work Zone Traffic
Control & Safety Study
Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
Problems of traffic control occur when traffic must be
moved through or around road or street construction, maintenance
operations, utility work and incidents on or adjacent to the roadway.
This manual establishes principles to be observed in the design, installation, and the maintenance of traffic control devices and identifies standards where applicable. This study guide was also developed to be used as a reference. The general principles outlined in this manual are applicable to both rural and urban situations.
This course on Work Zone Traffic Control and Safety was specifically developed by the principles and procedures which experience has shown to enhance the safety of motorists and the workers in the vicinity of work areas.
Printed in full color on a high quality paper, this
manual comes in a sturdy 3-ring binder with tabs for easy reference.
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Level
1 Roadway Lighting Study
Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The Level 1 Roadway Lighting Certification course for qualified personnel is designed to aid individuals in the understanding fundamental aspects of Roadway Lighting. Additionally, the review material will address electrical safety and codes, basic electricity and laws, and basic construction and maintenance.
The principal objectives of the course are: (a) Develop a good working knowledge of electrical safety and safe equipment operation, electrical laws and electric codes, (b) Introduce basic maintenance and construction concepts for roadway lighting components, (c) Provide an introduction to roadway lighting and the necessary bases to help the participant's readiness for the examination which follows, (d) Provide the necessary bases for the participants who successfully completed the examination to proceed to attain the Roadway Lighting Level II Certification in the future.
At the conclusion of each of the seminar sections, the
participant will be exposed to questions representative of the the type
contained in the certification examination.
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Level
I Traffic Signal Study Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The Level 1 Traffic Signal Study Guide contains an overview of the Level I course and objectives, the Level I seminar agenda and section notes, study references and examination review questions.
This notebook is structured to aid you in preparation for the level I Traffic Signal Technician Examination, developed by both the International Municipal Signal Association and the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
This notebook contains a
representation of the visual aids and associated course notes for each
section. This material is in no way intended to teach the participants
all they need to know to successfully pass the examination. The material
is designed only to facilitate structured review of subjects contained
in other reference books and study materials.
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Level
II Traffic Signal Study Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The Level II Traffic Signal Study Guide contains an overview of the Level II course concept and objectives, the Level II seminar agenda, and section notes, study references, and post-examination review questions.
This notebook is structured to aid you in preparation for the Level II Traffic Signal Certification Examination, developed by both the International Municipal Signal Association and the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
This notebook contains a representation of the visual
aids and associated course notes for each section. This material is in
no way intended to teach the participants all that they need to know to
successfully pass the examination. The material is designed only to
facilitate structured review of subjects contained in other reference
books and study materials.
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Level
I Signs & Markings Study Guide
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Member $88.00
Non-Members $98.00
Level I Signs & Markings Manual Only
Member $50, Non-Member $60
A Level I Signs & Markings Specialist should, by nature of his certification title, have mastered the basic principles behind signing and pavement marking. Although the individual who is approved to take the Level I exam may have had a lot of field experience, the exam will require that he be able to communicate this knowledge in a written format. The best way to prepare for this challenge is to begin to review the topics that will be covered on the exam.
Most of the Level I review material has been derived
from MUTCD Parts I, IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, III, V, VI, VII, and VIII. The
remaining material which will be reviewed in class has been derived from
the following publications: "FHWA's Standard Highway Signs",
"FHWA's Standard Alphabets For Highway Signs and Pavement
Markings", "TRB's NCHRP Synthesis 157: Maintenance Management
of Street and Highweay Signs", and "ITE's Traffic Engineering
Handbook," 4th Edition pp. 139-277. Includes the MUTCD and Part VI
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Level
II Signs & Markings Study Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The primary
objective of the Level II Signs & Markings certification process is
to recognize those individuals whose understanding of standard signing
and marking principles is thorough enough to enable them to apply these
principles to on-the-job situations. In order to achieve this, the Level
II preparation seminar has been designed to emphasize practical
application of standard principles. More specifically, the following
topics and their significance to day-to-day field work will be covered:
MUTCD Sign Identification System; Warning Sign Placement; Recognizing
Common Signing Mistakes; Tort Liability; Principles of Reflectivity:
Pavement Marking Methods and Materials; Sign Fabrication Methods and
Materials.
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Level
I Fire Alarm Municipal Study Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The Associate Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level I program consists of a series of four courses, each followed by a short, multiple choice quiz (Unit Examination). Each course is designed to assist you in furthering your personal and professional growth, as well as contributing to your organizational needs and that of your community.
Through the Associate Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level I courses, you will review the basics that are really required in your job for that personal and professional growth you desire. Through this program, you will be better prepared to lower the risks of accidents and injuries, further the development of professionalism in the industry, promote the need for Public Safety, and be better prepared to face the next level in the IMSA Fire Alarm Certification Program.
Courses: Fire Detection Systems
Design; Understanding Blueprints and Specifications; Fire Alarm Wiring
and Methods; and Testing Techniques.
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Level
II Fire Alarm Municipal Study Guide
order form
Members
$55.00 Non Members $65.00
The Municipal Fire Alarm Technician Level II program consists of a series of three courses, each followed by a short, multiple choice quiz (Unit Examination). Each course is designed to assist you in furthering your personal and professional growth, as well as contributing to your organizational needs and that of your community.
Through the Municipal Fire Alarm Technician Level II courses, you will review the basics that are really required in your job for that personal and professional growth you desire.
Courses: Fundamentals of
Reporting Systems; Multiple Use of Cable Plants; and Municipal Fire
Alarm Systems (100 ma).
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Level
I Fire Alarm Interior Study Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level II study guide consists of a series of four sections, each followed by a short multiple choice quiz (unit examination). The study guide provides space for random note taking with enlarged margins and space at the top and bottom of each page.
The study guide includes
sections on Fire Detection Systems Design II, Understanding Computers
and Computer Aided Design, Sprinkler/Standpipe Design and Connections
and The Americans with Disabilities Act and Understanding Notification
Appliances.
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Level
II Fire Alarm Interior Study Guide
order form
Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level II study guide consists of a series of four sections, each followed by a short multiple choice quiz (unit examination). The study guide provides space for random note taking with enlarged margins and space at the top and bottom of each page.
The
study guide includes sections on Fire Detection Systems Design II,
Understanding Computers and Computer Aided Design, Sprinkler/Standpipe
Design and Connections and The Americans with Disabilities Act and
Understanding Notification Appliances.
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Level
I Flagging
order form
Members
$30.00 Non Members $40.00
The most
important resonsibility of a flagger is the safety of his/her fellow
workers, the motorist, and him/herself. The Level I Flagging manual is
designed to enhance the knowledge of the flagger to promote safety in
the work zone. A skilled flagger helps reduce problems in a potentially
hazardous situation. The benefits of propoer flagging methods are: less
confusion for the motoring public, fewer accidents, less injury to
workers and the public and reduced claims from accidents. Well-qualified
personnel are required for flagging. Some of the topics covered in the
Level I Flagging manual are: The Flagger, The Motoring Public, Flagging
Procedures, Channelization, Signs, and Special Conditions.
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Public
Safety Dispatcher Level I Study Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The Public Safety Dispatcher is a critical member of the team in any Emergency Service Organization. As members of a team, the Emergency Dispatcher and Field Response units work together to provide a service.
The dispatcher forms a vital link between members of the public seeking assistance and the Emergency Service that provides such assistance. For the citizen in distress, contacting the dispatcher is the first step in resolving an emergency situation. The action or lack of action and the attitude of the dispatcher often determine the perception a citizen has of an entire department. A high standard of performance is expected. Such high standards are attained as a result of pride, dedication, training and a sense of commitment.
The Level I Public Safety Dispatcher guide contains material designed to help train dispatchers and call takers for fire, rescue, emergency medical, law enforcement, public safety answering points and other public safety operations.
Contents: Basic Principles of
Communication; Roles and Responsibilities of Public Safety Dispatchers;
Emergency Telephone Systems; Dispatch Center Organization, equipment and
Operations; Call Processing Guides.
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Public
Safety Dispatcher Level II Study Guide
order form
Members
$55.00 Non Members $65.00
The Level II
Public Safety Dispatcher study guide covers the following information:
The Public Safety Dispatcher; Stress; Public Safety Communication
Center; 9-1-1 Systems; Computer Aided Dispatch; Communications Console;
Telephone Techniques; Response Determination; Radio Procedures; Status;
Hazardous Materials; Radio Communications; Propagation; Two-Way
Equipment and Systems; 800 Mhz Trunking Systems; and Fundamentals of
Reporting Systems.
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Fire
Alarm Manual
order form
Members
$55.00 Non Members $65.00
The manual
contains accepted methods and procedures which may be used as a guide by
individuals involved in the field of municipal fire alarm and public
reporting systems. The manual contains sixteen sections dealing with all
phases of this field including: Glossary of Terms and Fire Alarm
Conditions; Electronics and Measurement Terminology; Basic Electricity;
Solid State Devices - Fundamentals; Basic Digital Logic; Fundamental
Test Equipment; Basic Fire Alarm Control Circuitry; Emergency Voice
Communications Systems; Wired Voice Dispatching Systems; Circuit
Construction; Testing Boxes and Circuits; Troubleshooting Fire Alarm
Circuits; Fire Alarm Maintenance Procedures; Maintenance and Repair;
Grounding Practices; and Aerial Truck Bodies and Equipment.
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Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (M.U.T.C.D.)
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Members
$60.00 Non Members $65.00
This hardbound edition of the manual incorporates all revisions which have been approved through official rulings by the Federal Highway Administration. Dated 1988, this edition includes official rulings approved in four federal register notices. The 1988 revision of the manual continues the trend set in the previous editions toward broader use of symbols as alternatives to word messages.
The two manual set includes
Part VI Standards and Guides for Traffic Controls for Street and Highway
Construction, Maintenance, Utility and Incident Management Operations
(revision dated September 3, 1993).
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Official
IMSA Wire and Cable Specifications Manual
order form
Members
$45.00 Non Members $55.00
The manual contains fifty specifications covering signal cable, communications cable, copper line wire, copper covered steel wire, parallel line wire, loop detector wire, fire alarm box grounding assemblies, ground rods and fiber optic cable.
This manual
contains the standard for municipal wires and cables which have been
adopted by most cities and states throughout the United States, Canada
and other nations.
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Preventive
Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment
order form
Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The I.M.S.A. Preventive Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment Manual is a comprehensive manual covering typical aspects of traffic installation and maintenance procedures.
This manual contains accepted methods of procedure which may be used as a guide by people involved in the traffic signal field. As methods change with areas and climates, a check should be made of all local ordinances and accepted methods before procedures are changed or instigated.
Contents: Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices, Record Keeping, Specific Preventive Maintenance
Tasks, Preventive Maintenance of Electro-Mechanical Equipment, System
Maintenance, Immediate Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance of Street
Lights, Preventive Maintenance of 170 & 179 Controllers, Controller
Functions, Computer Usage, Glossary.
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Electronics
in Traffic Signal Controls Study Guide
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Members
$55.00 Non Members $65.00
The Electronics in Traffic Signal Controls study guide covers the following basic principles:
Unit One - Basic
Electrical Principles
1. What Electricity is
2. Measuring and analyzing electrical properties
3. Alternating Current Principles
4. Capacitance
5. Magnetism
6. Inductance
7. Impedance - and some math tools
8. Transformers
Unit Two -
Semiconductors and Integrated Circuits
9. Basic Semiconductors and their
application
10. Transistors and Applications
11. An introduction to integrated circuits (ICs)
Unit Three -
Digital Fundamentals
12. Basic concepts of digital electronics
13. Logic circuits
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Microprocessor
in Traffic Signals Study Guide
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Members
$50.00 Non Members $60.00
The Microprocessor in Traffic Signal study
guide covers the following basic subjects: Number Systems, Computer
Arithmetic; Boolean Algebra, Digital Gates; Digital Systems,
Troubleshooting Gates; Time-Dependent Logic & Systems (Flip-Flops);
Troubleshooting Time-Dependent Systems; 7400 & 4000 Level Digital
IC's; Computer Architecture (Elements of a u-P); Assembly Language
Programming; Central Processing Unity (CPU); Memory; Microprocessor
Interfacing; u-P Based Controller Applications; Troubleshooting u-P
Based Controllers
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