In the sequence of the 10 steps of extrication, what is the second step?

• A. En Route
• B. Preparation
• C. Arrival and Scene Size Up
• D. Hazard Control

Answer: (A)

In this sequence, the steps flow from getting ready to actively managing the scene. After you’ve gathered your gear, donned the necessary PPE, and lined up what you’ll need, you move into the en route phase. This is your opportunity to review the plan, confirm roles, check equipment one final time, communicate with other units, and anticipate what you’ll face on arrival. It’s the bridge between preparation and actually arriving at the scene. Once you reach the scene, you perform arrival and scene size-up to assess hazards, patient status, and resources, then proceed to address hazards and begin extrication. So en route is the second step because it centers on finalizing readiness and coordination before you arrive.