What is the wildland hose composition per pack?

• A. 150 feet of 1½-inch NST and 50 feet of 1-inch NPSH with nozzle per pack
• B. 100 feet of 1½-inch NST and 100 feet of 1-inch NPSH with nozzle per pack
• C. 90 feet of 1½-inch NST and 110 feet of 1-inch NPSH with nozzle per pack
• D. 100 feet of 1½-inch NST and 150 feet of 1-inch NPSH with nozzle per pack

Answer: (B)

In a standard wildland hose pack, you want a ready-to-deploy attack setup that balances reach, flow, and portability. The typical configuration includes two hoses, each 100 feet long, one 1½-inch line with NST fittings and one 1-inch line with NPSH fittings, with a nozzle attached to the smaller line. This arrangement gives you a stronger, higher-flow option for an initial push on larger flames, while the lighter, more controllable 1-inch line helps with precision work and reaching tighter spots, all packaged together for quick access. Having equal lengths keeps the pack balanced and easy to carry, so you can pull a line and start fighting immediately without fumbling for extra hose.