ARS FOG

The ARS Field Operations Guide is a comprehensive technical rescue reference designed for instructors, rescue technicians, and first responders operating in high-risk environments. Built from years of field instruction, this 258-page interactive guide puts critical reference material at your fingertips — offline-capable and optimized for mobile and tablet use in the field. WHAT'S INSIDE Vehicle Extrication — Vehicle weights, laminated glass, air brakes, hybrid/electric considerations, hazard identification, and stabilization procedures Rope Rescue — Knots, anchors, mechanical advantage systems, edge management, and high-angle operations Tower Rescue — Communications tower rescue procedures and safety protocols Confined Space — Atmospheric monitoring, entry procedures, and retrieval systems Trench Rescue — Shoring, sloping, benching, and trench collapse response Structural Collapse — Building marking, void search, shoring (rakers and supports), and victim extraction HazMat Response — Identification, decontamination, and incident management Tactical Medicine — Field medicine for rescue environments Water Rescue — Swiftwater, still water, and ice rescue procedures Forms & Documentation — Standard rescue documentation templates KEY FEATURES Interactive table of contents with one-tap navigation to any section Cribbing reference with maximum heights and proper build patterns Quick reference for tree weight calculations and raker multipliers SAE / Metric / Decimal conversion charts Approximate vehicle weight tables Color-coded sections for fast visual reference in the field Fully searchable across all 258 pages Works offline once installed — no signal required at the incident scene BUILT FOR THE FIELD Every page has been carefully formatted for readability on phones and tablets. Critical formulas, safety information, and reference tables are highlighted for fast retrieval during operations or instruction. This is the same field guide used by Advanced Rescue Systems instructors — now available on your device. WHO IT'S FOR Technical rescue instructors Fire and rescue technicians Search and rescue teams Emergency response trainers Industrial rescue teams Students enrolled in technical rescue programs Learn more at https://advancedrescue.app