Which of the following is not a technical rescue?

• A. High angle chain rescue
• B. Trench rescue
• C. Confined space rescue
• D. Vehicle extrication

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is the distinction between rescues that require specialized rigging, access techniques, and hazardous environment controls, versus those focused on freeing occupants from a vehicle using tools and stabilization without the same level of technical rope or confined-space work. High-angle rope/chain rescue, trench rescue, and confined-space rescue all demand advanced skills, equipment, and procedures to manage significant hazards like falls, structural stability, and toxic atmospheres. Vehicle extrication, while still a specialized rescue that uses hydraulic tools and stabilization to free someone from a car, does not rely on the same kind of technical rope systems, atmospheric monitoring in a confined space, or trench shoring. In this context, it’s considered a vehicle rescue rather than a technical rescue, so it’s the option that isn’t categorized as technical.