Which of the following is NOT considered a rescue functional group?

The concept of rescue functional groups includes specific categories of tasks and roles that are essential during technical rescues, such as vehicle extrication. Each of these functional groups plays a critical role in ensuring a successful and safe rescue operation.

Medical assessment, while critical to the overall rescue operation, falls under a different category focused primarily on the health and treatment of the patient rather than the logistical and operational aspects of the rescue itself. The main focus of medical assessment is to evaluate the patient’s condition, administer emergency medical care, and prepare for transport, which differs from the core functions of other groups such as scene control, vehicle stabilization, and patient access and disentanglement.

Scene control involves managing the environment around the accident site to ensure safety for rescuers and patients. Vehicle stabilization encompasses techniques to secure the vehicle in a way that prevents movement during extrication, which is vital for the safety of both the patient and the rescue team. Patient access and disentanglement focus on getting to the patient safely and efficiently, further emphasizing the tactical aspects of rescue operations.

Thus, while medical assessment is an integral part of the rescue process, it does not align with the operational functional groups that directly facilitate the technical aspects of the extrication from a vehicle or similar environments.