Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose?

Correct Answer: Option D — The fire hose should be partially charged before deploying the hose from the hydrant.

Charging a hose before deployment is dangerous and inefficient. A charged hose is heavy, difficult to maneuver, and prone to kinking. Standard firefighting procedure dictates that the hose must be fully laid out and the nozzle man positioned before the water is turned on at the hydrant.