A skid load consists of which portion of hose?

• A. First two sections (50 feet) of 1.75 inches
• B. Last two sections (100 feet) of 2.5 inches
• C. Whole 100 feet of 2.5 inches
• D. Last three sections (150 feet) of 2.5 inches

Answer: (B)

A skid load is arranged so that the portion of hose you’ll deploy first is already ready to go, allowing a quick attack right after pulling the line. For a 2.5-inch attack line, the skid load typically uses the last two sections of a 100-foot bundle, giving you a ready-to-use 100 feet at the nozzle end while the rest stays stored on the hose bed for longer reach. This setup speeds up initial deployment because you can begin advancing with a full-length line without unrolling the entire bundle.

That’s why the option describing the last two sections (100 feet) of 2.5-inch hose is the best fit: it matches the idea of keeping a ready, deployable portion near the nozzle. The other options involve the wrong diameter, the wrong portion, or the entire length, which doesn’t align with how a skid load is designed to function.