Disponible en español también

(Available in Spanish as well…)


The ARS Instructor Crib Notes (now retitled as the ARS Instructor Field Guide) is in it’s fourth year of production with over 5000 copies sold around the country and around the world. The 3rd Edition is in production now and will begin shipping in early June with over 100 additions, improvements, and changes (full version history will be shown below). We are currently out of stock so check back in late May for updates!


So what makes this different
from other field guides?

  1. It’s not exactly a field guide, it’s a quick visual reference for instructors and a primer for training. Sure, it works great in the field too.

  2. Tons of photos and diagrams, so you can visually explain things in the field (or get a quick refresher yourself).

  3. True fold-flat design allows you to handle the book easily.

  4. It’s 4.5” x 7”, bigger than most but fits in a BDU pocket or turnout coat pocket with ease.

  5. Note pages for deployments. No need to have three or four guides in you gear pack, just this one in your pocket.

  6. Color-coded collapse diagrams. Easy to follow and easy to confirm it’s done right.

  7. The only guide with Extrication, HazMat, Medical, Rope, CSR, Trench, Tower, Water, and Collapse!

Honestly, this was designed to assist instructors in the field, so its filled with pictures and facts, not lists of instructions or check boxes. It was made for the field and it was made to be used.



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