In forward lay, how is the supply hose positioned before approaching the fire?

• A. Laid from attack pump to hydrant
• B. Supply hose laid from hydrant to attack pump
• C. Supply hose wrapped around hydrant, truck then approaches fire
• D. Hose is stored on the apparatus and deployed from the scene

Answer: (C)

In forward lay, water supply is prepared at the hydrant and staged so the engine can approach the fire with the line ready. The supply hose is wrapped around the hydrant, keeping it secure and ready to deploy quickly as the truck moves in. This setup minimizes delays—the line is already connected at the hydrant and can be unwrapped and charged once the pump reaches the scene—while also keeping the hose out of traffic and reducing the chance of kinks. Other methods would either place the hose along the ground en route or require deploying the line from the scene, which slows down getting water to the pump.