In an emergency, which of the following is allowed regarding driving over charged hose?

• A. No, never drive over charged hose under any circumstance.
• B. Only when the tailboard is removed.
• C. Yes, at a 45-degree angle with momentum.
• D. In an emergency, at a 45-degree angle with momentum.

Answer: (D)

In an emergency, you may cross a charged hose by approaching at a 45-degree angle and maintaining steady momentum. This technique helps minimize damage because the load is distributed along a longer stretch of hose, reducing pinch points and the chance of a kink or hose snag as the tires roll over it. Keeping controlled forward motion prevents the vehicle from coming to a sudden stop, which could yank or snap the hose. This maneuver is a last-resort option when there’s no safer way to proceed and water supply must be preserved; it is not a normal practice, and other choices don’t reflect this emergency scenario.