How should you handle a hose line caught on a door or obstacle?

• A. Stop pushing, reposition, and avoid scraping; use careful movement to open doorway or bypass.
• B. Push harder to free the line.
• C. Drag the door with the line to move it.
• D. Continue pushing with the same force until the obstacle yields.

Answer: (D)

When a hose line catches on a door or obstacle, the safest approach is to stop pushing forward and regain control. Back off slightly to relieve tension, then reorient the hose and use careful, controlled movements to open the doorway or bypass the obstacle. Forcing the hose or continuing with the same amount of push can rip the hose, damage the door or jamb, or injure someone, and it’s unlikely to free the line effectively. Instead, make a deliberate adjustment—change your stance or angle, and, if needed, reposition your body or have a partner help—to pass the obstruction smoothly.