🔍 Key Concepts

• Fire hose stowage on vessels and why speed of deployment matters • Difference between male and female hose couplings** and which one connects to the hydrant • How hoses are laid out so the nozzle can quickly reach the fire

💭 Think About

• When a fire breaks out, which end of the hose do firefighters need to get to the fire area as fast as possible? • Think about what is usually already in place and fixed on the bulkhead: the hydrant or the nozzle? • If the hose is neatly faked or rolled, which end needs to be free and ready to move, and which end stays near the hydrant?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which coupling ( male or female ) normally connects to the hydrant outlet on shipboard systems • Confirm which end of the hose assembly carries the nozzle used for directing the water stream • Make sure the chosen option allows the hose to be run out quickly toward the fire with minimal extra handling