🔍 Key Concepts

• Fire hose care and storage on board vessels • Effects of standing water on hose material and couplings • Purpose of draining and drying firefighting equipment after use

💭 Think About

• Which option best prevents mildew, rot, and damage to hose linings over time? • How does trapped moisture or water inside a hose affect its strength and reliability in an emergency? • Which practice would a safety inspector expect to see for hoses that may sit unused for long periods at sea?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any option that keeps moisture inside the hose for long periods • Consider which action helps avoid corrosion of couplings and degradation of hose fibers • Think about what procedure is normally done immediately after fire drills or actual firefighting with hoses