In reverse lay, where is the supply hose laid from?

• A. From hydrant to attack pump
• B. From attack pump to hydrant
• C. Hose laid around hydrant while approaching the fire
• D. Supply hose laid from hydrant to engine

Answer: (B)

In reverse lay you start the supply hose at the attack engine and run it back toward the hydrant. This puts the pump in place at the fire while the water supply line is laid back to the hydrant, so once you reach the hydrant you can connect and begin pumping. This method is handy when the hydrant isn’t directly accessible from the engine’s path or you want the engine to be close to the fire before the long hose is laid. So the supply hose is laid from the attack pump to the hydrant.