Which step secures the nozzle to the hose by lasching them together for dry hose hoisting?

Which step secures the nozzle to the hose by lasching them together for dry hose hoisting?

• A. Tie a clove hitch over the nozzle/hose so that they are lashed together
• B. Fold nozzle end of hose approximately 4-5' back on itself
• C. Finish with half hitch about 12" from the loop end
• D. Use hose as tag line to keep from bouncing against building

Answer: (A)

When you’re preparing dry hose for hoisting, the aim is to keep the nozzle attached to the hose so they move as a single unit. Tying a clove hitch over the nozzle and around the hose fits this need perfectly. It grips a round surface well and tightens as load is applied, so the nozzle won’t slip off the hose during the lift. It’s quick to tie and easy to snug up, creating a secure lash without adding bulk or complicating the setup. The other steps don’t provide the same secure, single-unit connection. Folding the nozzle end back on itself doesn’t create a reliable bind between the nozzle and hose. A half hitch from a separate loop end isn’t focused on locking the nozzle to the hose. Using the hose as a tag line serves to guide or control the hose, not to lash the nozzle in place.

When you’re preparing dry hose for hoisting, the aim is to keep the nozzle attached to the hose so they move as a single unit. Tying a clove hitch over the nozzle and around the hose fits this need perfectly. It grips a round surface well and tightens as load is applied, so the nozzle won’t slip off the hose during the lift. It’s quick to tie and easy to snug up, creating a secure lash without adding bulk or complicating the setup.

The other steps don’t provide the same secure, single-unit connection. Folding the nozzle end back on itself doesn’t create a reliable bind between the nozzle and hose. A half hitch from a separate loop end isn’t focused on locking the nozzle to the hose. Using the hose as a tag line serves to guide or control the hose, not to lash the nozzle in place.