In forward lay, which statement best describes the placement of the supply hose?

• A. A forward lay involves laying supply hose from the engine toward the hydrant to bring water to the pump.
• B. A forward lay involves laying supply hose from the hydrant toward the engine to bring water to the pump.
• C. A forward lay involves laying supply hose from the hydrant toward the hydrant's own pump without connecting to any engine.
• D. A forward lay involves running two hoses in parallel from two hydrants.

Answer: (B)

Forward lay puts the supply hose from the hydrant toward the engine so water is delivered directly to the pump on the engine. This setup lets the pump draw water quickly from the hydrant and move it into the attack line, keeping the hose line organized and reducing the distance the water has to travel before being pumped. The other ideas describe different arrangements—starting at the engine and going to the hydrant is not forward lay, and the other two scenarios don’t reflect the hydrant-to-engine supply flow used in this method.