What Is an Advantage of the Forward Lay

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is an advantage of the forward lay?

• A) No firefighters are required to stay at the fire hose
• B) It is expedient if the apparatus must stay at the water source
• C) It allows the hose to be charged more quickly than other hose lays
• D) Pumper can remain at the incident scene so hose and equipment are readily available

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