Firefighters assisting with a working line drag should position the hose how, relative to the body, with the coupling orientation?

Firefighters assisting with a working line drag should position the hose how, relative to the body, with the coupling orientation?

• A. Draped over the arm
• B. Coiled on the shoulder
• C. Over the shoulder, in front
• D. Over the shoulder, behind

Answer: (C)

Carrying a charged hose for a working line drag requires keeping the line under control while staying mobile and able to reach the end quickly. Placing the hose over the shoulder and across the chest with the coupling oriented toward the front gives you clear access to the coupling and end of the hose, reduces snag hazards on doors and debris, and keeps the line off the body so you can move freely and respond to changes in the scene. Draping the hose over the arm can allow it to slip, bunch, or catch on gear, limiting control. Coiling it on the shoulder can create kinks and restrict movement. Placing the hose over the shoulder but behind the body hides the coupling and end, making it harder to see, grab, or connect to other sections, and increases the chance of snagging on equipment.

Carrying a charged hose for a working line drag requires keeping the line under control while staying mobile and able to reach the end quickly. Placing the hose over the shoulder and across the chest with the coupling oriented toward the front gives you clear access to the coupling and end of the hose, reduces snag hazards on doors and debris, and keeps the line off the body so you can move freely and respond to changes in the scene.

Draping the hose over the arm can allow it to slip, bunch, or catch on gear, limiting control. Coiling it on the shoulder can create kinks and restrict movement. Placing the hose over the shoulder but behind the body hides the coupling and end, making it harder to see, grab, or connect to other sections, and increases the chance of snagging on equipment.