Which symbol indicates that all confirmed victims have been removed?

• A. Circle
• B. X
• C. Check
• D. Star

Answer: (B)

In US&R marking systems, responders use simple symbols to quickly convey the status of each area on the scene. The cross mark is the clear signal that all confirmed victims have been removed from that area. It shows the team that no further rescue actions are needed there and helps prevent re-searching the same space or duplicating effort. Other symbols are used for different statuses (such as area still under search, victims located but not yet removed, or hazards present), but the cross specifically denotes completion of victim removal.