🔍 Key Concepts

• Fire main system layout and how hydrants must be positioned for quick, safe use • How fire hoses are run and handled during an emergency, especially on deck and in passageways • The purpose of hydrant orientation to avoid damage or obstruction to the hose under pressure

💭 Think About

• When firefighters connect and run a hose from a hydrant, what physical problems can occur if the outlet points straight up? • Which option focuses on preventing problems with the hose itself when it is charged (pressurized) and in use? • Think about which answer describes a feature that would be needed on every hydrant, regardless of whether it is indoors, outdoors, near cargo, or in a passageway.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choices talk about location of the hydrant versus orientation of the outlet • Ask which requirement would logically apply to all hydrants on the vessel, not just special areas like cargo spaces or passageways • Focus on the option that directly addresses avoiding kinks or sharp bends in the fire hose during operation