Which of the following is listed as an extrication equipment type?

• A. Lifting
• B. Welding
• C. Grinding
• D. Prying

Answer: (D)

In extrication, tools are grouped by what they’re used for. Prying tools are designed to apply leverage to separate or open panels, create spaces, and force components apart to reach and free a trapped person. This makes prying a core extrication equipment type. Lifting, welding, and grinding aren’t considered standard extrication equipment types in the typical category lists: lifting is more about devices and methods to raise or support structures (like airbags or jacks), while welding and grinding aren’t used as primary extrication tool categories due to safety and applicability concerns. So prying best fits the recognized equipment type.