The skid load uses which length and diameter?

• 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)

The main idea here is that a skid load is prepared as a 100‑foot attack line using the common 2.5 inch hose, arranged so you can quickly pull out the portion you need. In practice, this bundle is built from two 50‑foot sections, totaling 100 feet, with the nozzle end set up so the last two sections are the ones you pull to extend the line. That setup lets you deploy a full 100 feet efficiently without dealing with extra hose length or smaller lines.

Why this fits best: 2.5 inch hose is the standard attack line for interior firefighting, offering enough flow for initial fires while remaining manageable to handle. A 1.75 inch hose is typically a different type of line intended for lighter, shorter attacks and isn’t the skid load configuration described. A 150‑foot length goes beyond the typical skid load limit, and describing the whole 100 feet versus the last two sections implies a different loading arrangement than what the skid load uses for rapid deployment.