To properly maintain fire hoses, you should __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — thoroughly drain them after each use
Thoroughly draining fire hoses after use prevents trapped moisture and stagnant water from causing mildew, rot, or galvanic corrosion of couplings, maintaining equipment readiness per USCG maintenance standards.
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