How is Gladiator hose identified?

• A. A blue diagonal stripe pattern along the jacket.
• B. A red end-cap near the couplings.
• C. No markings.
• D. Black stripes running the length of the hose.

Answer: (D)

Gladiator hose is identified by its distinctive markings: black stripes running the length of the hose. This continuous stripe pattern is the recognizable feature that sets Gladiator apart from other hoses and helps firefighters quickly confirm the hose type when rolling out or inspecting equipment. Other markings like a blue diagonal stripe, a red end-cap, or no markings don’t match Gladiator’s identifying pattern, so they wouldn’t be the correct way to identify this hose.