Which lay involves laying supply hose from hydrant to the scene before the pumper arrives?

Which lay involves laying supply hose from hydrant to the scene before the pumper arrives?

• A. Reverse lay
• B. Direct lay
• C. Forward lay
• D. Combination lay

Answer: (C)

Forward lay means starting the supply hose at the hydrant and extending it toward the fire scene, with the pumper arriving later to connect to and pressurize the line. This approach is used to have water available at the scene as soon as the engine arrives, minimizing setup time and keeping the attack ready to go. In a reverse lay, the hose is laid from the scene back toward the hydrant (engine may go to the hydrant first or the line is run in the opposite direction), and a combination lay uses elements of both depending on the situation. The scenario described matches forward lay because the hose is laid from hydrant to scene before the pumper arrives.

Forward lay means starting the supply hose at the hydrant and extending it toward the fire scene, with the pumper arriving later to connect to and pressurize the line. This approach is used to have water available at the scene as soon as the engine arrives, minimizing setup time and keeping the attack ready to go. In a reverse lay, the hose is laid from the scene back toward the hydrant (engine may go to the hydrant first or the line is run in the opposite direction), and a combination lay uses elements of both depending on the situation. The scenario described matches forward lay because the hose is laid from hydrant to scene before the pumper arrives.