In vehicle extrication, which victims should be removed first?

• A. Victims who are not trapped
• B. Victims who are severely injured
• C. Victims who are trapped
• D. Victims who are unconscious

Answer: (A)

In vehicle extrication, the first priority is to remove victims who are not trapped. These individuals can be moved quickly and safely with minimal disruption, which clears space and reduces hazards so rescuers can access those who are trapped and continue medical care without delay.

This approach speeds up the overall rescue: freeing untrapped victims frees up equipment and personnel to focus on the more complex task ofextricating those who are trapped. While unconscious or severely injured victims need urgent medical attention, moving someone who is not trapped does not require the time and complexity of stabilization and extrication steps, so it is logical to handle them first to streamline the scene and improve outcomes for everyone involved.