Above and below grade rescue refers to rescue operations conducted where?

• A. Above ground level or below ground level
• B. Only in multi-story buildings
• C. Only in underground mines
• D. In water only

Answer: (A)

Above- and below-grade rescue refers to rescue operations conducted in spaces that are either above ground level or below ground level. This includes situations like rescuing someone from a basement, a tunnel, a subway shaft, a trench, or any area that sits above the ground surface or beneath it. It’s not limited to multi-story buildings, underground mines, or water environments. The concept focuses on the location relative to grade, not the specific type of structure or whether water is involved.