Which action in the technical rescue sequence focuses on freeing victims from entrapment?

• A. Stabilization
• B. Disentanglement
• C. Access
• D. Shore up

Answer: (B)

Disentanglement is the step that targets freeing the victim from what’s trapping them. In a technical rescue, once the scene is stabilized to prevent further harm, rescuers focus on removing the obstacles and limitations that hold the person in place. This can involve carefully lifting, cutting away, prying apart, or spreading debris so the body is released without causing additional injuries. The goal here is to eliminate the entrapment itself, creating a path to move the person to safety and on to medical care. Other actions in the sequence—like stabilizing the structure, gaining access to the victim, or reinforcing the scene—support safety and reach, but disentanglement specifically addresses freeing the victim from entrapment.