What is the quickest way to move fire hose at ground level?

What is the quickest way to move fire hose at ground level?

• A. Cross-chest drag
• B. Working line drag
• C. Two-person drag
• D. Side drag

Answer: (B)

The fastest way to move a hose along the ground during interior attack is the working line drag. This method lets you drive forward with a continuous pulling action on the line that’s already laid out, while the rest of the hose trails behind you. It minimizes changes in grip and body position, so you can advance quickly without stopping to reorient or switch grips. Grabbing the hose at a compact point near the front and moving with steady steps uses your momentum efficiently and keeps control of the line as it shortens the distance to the fire room. Other drags tend to slow you down: crossing the hose across the chest involves extra repositioning and can snag on obstacles; a two-person drag requires coordination and another person; a side drag keeps the hose along your side but can limit forward reach and slows progression.

The fastest way to move a hose along the ground during interior attack is the working line drag. This method lets you drive forward with a continuous pulling action on the line that’s already laid out, while the rest of the hose trails behind you. It minimizes changes in grip and body position, so you can advance quickly without stopping to reorient or switch grips. Grabbing the hose at a compact point near the front and moving with steady steps uses your momentum efficiently and keeps control of the line as it shortens the distance to the fire room. Other drags tend to slow you down: crossing the hose across the chest involves extra repositioning and can snag on obstacles; a two-person drag requires coordination and another person; a side drag keeps the hose along your side but can limit forward reach and slows progression.